Kairos Power · 17 hours ago
Senior Engineer, Power Plant Operational Design
Albuquerque, NM
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
6+ years expKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy. They are seeking a highly motivated Senior Engineer to develop and mature the Concept of Operations for the KP-FHR, collaborating with various engineering groups to ensure successful plant operation.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Develop and refine the plant’s detailed operational strategy, including operating modes, envelopes, and key state points, leveraging deep knowledge of plant performance requirements
Translate operational goals into actionable system- and component-level requirements for Structures, Systems, and Components (SSCs), balancing performance expectations and design constraints
Define anticipated and planned plant transients and collaborate with simulation teams to model and assess system responses and design adequacy
Collaborate closely with cross-functional design teams to inform and guide plant-level decisions, ensuring operational requirements and control strategies are incorporated
Support design optimization efforts aimed at enhancing plant performance, reliability, and availability while mitigating technical risks
Perform other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
BS or MS Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, or other related engineering discipline with 6+ years of relevant experience, at least 4+ years of experience in either plant design and/or plant performance analysis
Fundamental understanding of power or industrial process plant operation and equipment and the interrelationships between them
Plant Performance - Proficient knowledge in power plant steady state performance
Plant Dynamics – Proficient knowledge in power plant maneuvering, control of closed-loop heat transport systems, transient thermodynamics and T-H
Demonstrated experience applying understanding of plant operations in the development of plant design configuration
Demonstrated ability of applying engineering knowledge to deliver results while being able to thrive in an environment with evolving requirements
Strong technical writing skills, with the ability to clearly document operational philosophies, assumptions, and technical decisions
Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team on problems as well as lead/coordinate the timely resolution of issues in cross functional teams
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
Ability to work with highly collaborative team
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
Preferred
Working experience with plant simulation tools (e.g., APROS or other simulation platform) is desired
Benefits
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)
Company
Kairos Power
Kairos Power is an ancient Greek word that relates the importance of timeliness and a call to action.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
$0.02MKey Investors
New Mexico Economic Development DepartmentBloombergNEF
2022-06-03Grant· $0.02M
2022-04-14Grant
Leadership Team
Mike Laufer
CEO
Recent News
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