Kairos Power
Senior Civil Structural Engineer - Geotechnical
Kairos Power, Alameda, California, United States, 94501
Overview
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Kairos Power . Company Overview Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables. Job Summary Kairos Power, LLC is seeking a Senior Civil Structural Engineer to support the analysis and design of structures for a Generation IV nuclear power plant, as well as its prototype and test facilities. This role focuses on ensuring structural integrity, compliance with seismic and dynamic performance requirements, and technical accuracy throughout the construction phase interface. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in structural dynamics, soil-structure interaction (SSI), and advanced finite element modeling with a background in geotechnical engineering.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform seismic Soil Structure Interaction (SSI) of reactor building and auxiliary facilities using computer codes SASSI and LS-Dyna. Develop input for dynamic SSI analysis, including input design response spectra and associated time histories. Perform site-specific seismic response and dynamic site response analyses. Collaborate with design team to establish optimum configurations for seismic isolation systems. Assist Engineer of Record and Geotechnical Engineer of Record with approval of construction submittals to ensure consistency with design specifications. Manage, review, and provide timely and conclusive responses to all contractor-initiated RFIs, technical queries, and field clarifications. Conduct regular and rigorous verifications of design calculations in accordance with approved design criteria and industry quality standards, documenting and reporting any deviations. Maintain meticulous records of all site instructions, design changes, and key technical decisions. Support management and work program leadership in meeting company’s licensing milestones and deliverables, including V&V (Verification and Validation) and commercial grade dedication. Provide leadership for junior engineers and analysts. Review, update and provide guidance on the structural analysis.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Structural Engineering or closely related discipline, or M.S. plus equivalent professional experience in structural engineering, with demonstrated expertise in structural dynamics and soil–structure interaction (SSI). Experience in geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, and seismic analysis. A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience with seismic analysis, earthquake engineering, and soil structure interaction.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with licensing and project management is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Structural Engineering: Proven expertise in structural engineering with a focus on designing foundations and structures for diverse power generation infrastructure projects; extensive experience in conducting structural analyses, ensuring safety, stability, and reliability of critical components. Soil-Structure Interaction: In-depth knowledge of SSI principles and their application in design and analysis of power generation facilities; ability to assess and mitigate SSI challenges. Advanced Computational Mechanics: Proficiency in SASSI, LS-Dyna, MATLAB, Python, STAAD.Pro, SAP, and other FEM software; strong analytical skills to model complex structural behaviors. Project Management and Licensing Support: Ability to lead projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion; experience in licensing support and regulatory processes for power projects. Geotechnical Engineering: Sound understanding of geotechnical principles and their impact on structural design. Software Proficiency: Ability to leverage software tools for modeling, analysis, and optimization of designs. Soft Skills: Entrepreneurial, collaborative, strong communication and interpersonal skills; capable of interacting at all levels of the organization.
Physical Demands
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts, and similar equipment. Staying in a stationary position for extended periods; moving between sites as needed. Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Conditions
General office environment; high-concentration, demanding and fast-paced work setting.
Safety and PPE
Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs; reporting unsafe conditions and equipment issues.
Travel
Some travel may be required (up to 10%).
Additional Requirements
Occasionally requires working weekends and schedule flexibility; occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines.
The salary range for this position is $140,600 to $165,400 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided represents typical starting pay in California. Actual salary may vary based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, market data, and comparison with other employees.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for: Competitive compensation packages Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents Paid vacation 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits
Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. E-Verify participation is applicable.
Note: You are applying for a position located in a facility that handles information subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. Authorization may be required to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals from certain countries are not permitted to work unless DOE grants an export control license.
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Join to apply for the
Senior Civil Structural Engineer - Geotechnical
role at
Kairos Power . Company Overview Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables. Job Summary Kairos Power, LLC is seeking a Senior Civil Structural Engineer to support the analysis and design of structures for a Generation IV nuclear power plant, as well as its prototype and test facilities. This role focuses on ensuring structural integrity, compliance with seismic and dynamic performance requirements, and technical accuracy throughout the construction phase interface. The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in structural dynamics, soil-structure interaction (SSI), and advanced finite element modeling with a background in geotechnical engineering.
Primary Responsibilities
Perform seismic Soil Structure Interaction (SSI) of reactor building and auxiliary facilities using computer codes SASSI and LS-Dyna. Develop input for dynamic SSI analysis, including input design response spectra and associated time histories. Perform site-specific seismic response and dynamic site response analyses. Collaborate with design team to establish optimum configurations for seismic isolation systems. Assist Engineer of Record and Geotechnical Engineer of Record with approval of construction submittals to ensure consistency with design specifications. Manage, review, and provide timely and conclusive responses to all contractor-initiated RFIs, technical queries, and field clarifications. Conduct regular and rigorous verifications of design calculations in accordance with approved design criteria and industry quality standards, documenting and reporting any deviations. Maintain meticulous records of all site instructions, design changes, and key technical decisions. Support management and work program leadership in meeting company’s licensing milestones and deliverables, including V&V (Verification and Validation) and commercial grade dedication. Provide leadership for junior engineers and analysts. Review, update and provide guidance on the structural analysis.
Qualifications
Ph.D. in Structural Engineering or closely related discipline, or M.S. plus equivalent professional experience in structural engineering, with demonstrated expertise in structural dynamics and soil–structure interaction (SSI). Experience in geotechnical engineering, earthquake engineering, and seismic analysis. A minimum of 5-8 years of relevant experience with seismic analysis, earthquake engineering, and soil structure interaction.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with licensing and project management is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities
Structural Engineering: Proven expertise in structural engineering with a focus on designing foundations and structures for diverse power generation infrastructure projects; extensive experience in conducting structural analyses, ensuring safety, stability, and reliability of critical components. Soil-Structure Interaction: In-depth knowledge of SSI principles and their application in design and analysis of power generation facilities; ability to assess and mitigate SSI challenges. Advanced Computational Mechanics: Proficiency in SASSI, LS-Dyna, MATLAB, Python, STAAD.Pro, SAP, and other FEM software; strong analytical skills to model complex structural behaviors. Project Management and Licensing Support: Ability to lead projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget completion; experience in licensing support and regulatory processes for power projects. Geotechnical Engineering: Sound understanding of geotechnical principles and their impact on structural design. Software Proficiency: Ability to leverage software tools for modeling, analysis, and optimization of designs. Soft Skills: Entrepreneurial, collaborative, strong communication and interpersonal skills; capable of interacting at all levels of the organization.
Physical Demands
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts, and similar equipment. Staying in a stationary position for extended periods; moving between sites as needed. Communicating with others to exchange information.
Environmental Conditions
General office environment; high-concentration, demanding and fast-paced work setting.
Safety and PPE
Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs; reporting unsafe conditions and equipment issues.
Travel
Some travel may be required (up to 10%).
Additional Requirements
Occasionally requires working weekends and schedule flexibility; occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines.
The salary range for this position is $140,600 to $165,400 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided represents typical starting pay in California. Actual salary may vary based on education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, market data, and comparison with other employees.
Benefits
Full-time employees are eligible for: Competitive compensation packages Medical, dental, and vision benefits for employees and dependents Paid vacation 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits
Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. E-Verify participation is applicable.
Note: You are applying for a position located in a facility that handles information subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. Authorization may be required to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals from certain countries are not permitted to work unless DOE grants an export control license.
Note: You are viewing a job posting that may include referrals; candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.
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