Project Engineer - California, United States - Kairos Power

Description

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a with a strong technical background who can support integration and coordination of equipment skids for Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High Temperature Reactor technology as part the Engineering Integration team.

You will work in a small, highly empowered team where every team member is directly responsible for the success of the program, by ensuring collaboration and coordination occurs in the design, manufacturing, and operations of equipment and systems.

Responsibilities

This role will be dynamic and will require you to coordinate work and lean into developing solutions across various stakeholders (other engineers, designers, and technicians) for complex issues impacting project objectives/milestones

Eliminate roadblocks across teams within Kairos Power by increasing transparency of engineering information by being able to quickly learn technical information and independent quick decision making to rapidly implement practical solutions

Support efforts to close design and operational tradeoffs and coordinate project reviews (as appropriate)

Maintain excellent communication with teams and project lead(s) of status and issues

Interact with internal/external parties on equipment designs or fabrication of components

Support the development of systems engineering design best practices, processes, and continuous improvement initiatives such as system requirements and plans for verification

Other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

B.S or M.S in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or other related engineering discipline

10+ years of engineering integration experience with hardware operations or process design

Demonstrated ability of applying engineering knowledge to deliver results while being able to thrive in an environment with evolving requirements

Strong interpersonal skills and able to be independent, resourceful, and proactive in the face of the lack of information or unknowns

Desire and ability to function in a fast-paced small company environment while wearing multiple hats

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team on problems as well as lead/coordinate the timely resolution of issues of cross functional teams

Experience in personally working through aspects of detailed design, procurement activities, testing/operations, and manufacturing/construction

Experience with working with design and delivery of complex and multi-disciplinary system assemblies

Excellent written, presentation, and verbal communication skills

Working knowledge of Process Design, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and multisystem power or industrial plant operations is desired

Physical Conditions

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another

Communicating with others to exchange information

Environmental Conditions

General office environment

Noisy environments (if in production areas)

Small and/or enclosed spaces

Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions

High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs

Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions

Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, as required

Travel

Up to 20% of travel required to other Kairos Power offices as needed

Additional Requirements

Requires schedule flexibility

Requires occasional non-standard work-week hours

Requires occasional extended hours to support critical project timelines

The salary range for this position is $133,900 to $157,500 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California.

Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.

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