Kairos Power · 1 day ago
Construction Projects Summer Intern
Albuquerque, NM or Oak Ridge, TN
Internship
Onsite
InternKairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world’s transition to clean energy. They are looking for a highly motivated Construction Project Intern to support the team with tasks related to the design and construction of new site and facility improvements.
EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Learn and apply applicable building, design, and construction codes under supervision
Use Autodesk Construction Cloud to support construction management activities such as requests for information (RFI) resolution, material submittals, document control, etc
Participate in both design and construction-related meetings
Prepare supplementary and supporting documentation for design and construction activities
Learn and apply applicable permitting requirements related to the City of Albuquerque and/or City of Oak Ridge
Assist with coordination and communication with local authorities, inspectors, and utility companies
Support construction observation activities and reporting on work progress
Document construction work through photos, field notes, and reports of work performed
Assist with coordinating vendors performing work on-site
Assist with maintaining organized project files, logs, and tracking tools for schedules, RFIs, and submittals
Support basic schedule updates or progress tracking under direction of project staff
Assist with reviewing construction drawings and specifications to support field coordination
Support compliance with internal procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements during construction activities
Other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Currently enrolled, nearing completion of, or recently graduated from a bachelor's or master's program in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or similar discipline
Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to, Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers on multi-disciplinary projects to resolve design or construction issues and to accomplish objectives
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Proven team player with excellent verbal and written communication/presentation
Ability to work with highly collaborative team
Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself 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
Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook
Ability to read and interpret basic construction drawings and technical documents
Willingness and ability to work on active construction sites
Basic understanding of construction processes, sequencing, or project controls concepts
Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately
Organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a project environment
Situational awareness and judgment appropriate for working safely in construction settings
Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps
Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 20 pounds in all directions
Communicating with others to exchange information
Walking a construction job site, sometimes multiple times a day in varying weather and conditions
General office and construction site environments
Low temperatures
High temperatures
Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind
Noisy environments
Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
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, etc
Preferred
Familiarity with CAD software is a plus
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.
Founded in 2016
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
2026-01-06
2025-12-14
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