Kairos Power

Senior Process Design Engineer

LocationAlameda, CA
Job Typefull_time
Salary$140,600-$165,400

About This Job

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 is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Senior Process Design Engineer. In this role, you will be immersed in a collaborative environment to contribute to the design, optimization, and documentation of main and auxiliary systems for Kairos Power's first low-power demonstration reactor, future commercial units, and related test systems. This position will allow you to make meaningful contributions within a multi-disciplinary team that is driving innovation in the field of advanced nuclear energy.

Responsibilities

Support process design and integration, evaluation, selection, and thermal design for main and auxiliary systems in a dynamic, iterative design environment
Develop and maintain Piping and Instrument Diagrams (P&IDs), Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs), and Heat and Mass Balances (HMBs).
Support the development of plant operational states and modes, and Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (FMEAs)
Conduct sizing and rating analysis and develop equipment specifications for plant structures, systems and components, including heat exchangers, control valves, pressure relief valves, pumps, piping, tanks, compressors, blowers, heat tracing, insulation, etc.
Develop and document system design, modes of operation, required controls and interlocks, and maintenance plans for full plant life cycle
Interface with Mechanical Design, Structural, Instrumentation & Controls, Operations, and other Process Design Engineers to ensure designs meet plant needs
Provide and maintain subject matter expertise for thermal design and heat transfer equipment; interface with vendors and customers as needed
Other duties as assigned


Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
10+ years of relevant industry experience in refining, chemical, or power generation process design engineering (or equivalent industry)
Experience with designing systems for hazardous chemicals, molten salts, liquid metals, high-temperature petrochemical processes, etc. is desired
Experience with using process simulation and/or hydraulic simulation software (Aspen Plus, Pro/II, Hysys, AFT Fathom/Arrow, SiNet, Apros, etc.)
Experience in supporting a new product development cycle from concept to commissioning
Experience with developing Heat and Mass Balance Diagrams, Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams, Process Flow Diagrams
Experience with developing equipment and associated product specifications and performing selection of heat exchangers, pumps, blowers, chillers, control valves, relief valves, tanks, heat tracing, insulation, etc.


Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to lead or significantly contribute to the development of PFDs, P&IDs, Heat and Mass Balance Diagrams, and other key process documentation throughout the design lifecycle.
Ability to independently conduct engineering analyses, including thermal sizing, hydraulic simulations, and FMEA studies, using relevant industry software tools.
Strong interpersonal and technical communication skills for interfacing across interdisciplinary teams.
Proficiency in process simulation and hydraulic modeling tools (e.g., Aspen Plus, AFT Fathom, Apros), and the ability to interpret results to inform design decisions.
In-depth knowledge of heat transfer and thermal equipment design, with the ability to serve as a subject matter expert and interface with vendors on technical issues.
Familiarity with systems engineering principles and their application to complex, integrated plant designs.
Understanding of codes, standards, and regulatory frameworks relevant to advanced reactor systems or high-temperature chemical processes (e.g., ASME, API, ANSI).
Ability to develop and review technical specifications for equipment procurement and ensure conformance to performance and safety requirements.


Physical Demands

Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods
Communicating with others to exchange information


Environmental Conditions

General office environment
Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
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


Travel

Some travel may be required (up to 20%)


Certification Additional Requirements

Requires schedule flexibility
Occasionally requires non-standard work-week hours
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 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. About Our Benefits

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:

Competitive compensation packages

Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
Paid Vacation
401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives.

Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.

Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810

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