Plant Layout Designer

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 Plant Layout Designer to design complex technical plants. You will create models, drawings, and schematics in 2D and 3D format using a variety of designing programs and tools. You will work closely with internal and external stakeholders involved in the design process, study and perform calculations to determine feasibility of plans, modify existing designs to reflect required updates and changes, and ensure delivery of designs for manufacturability standards.

Responsibilities

Develop 2D drawings and 3D model of equipment and piping systems for Kairos Power engineering projects

Generate detailed general arrangement drawings of the plant and piping isometrics using computer-aided design software

Collaborate with project leadership, management, and engineers to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery of products

Collaborate with civil, structural, process, I&C, and piping engineering resources in the preparation of procurement, fabrication, construction packages including 3D models, 2D drawings, and reports (as necessary) for Plant Layout of Kairos Power KP-FHR technology

Support preparation of reports such as line lists, valve schedules, and other extracts from 3D modeling software

Identify potential problems and develop cost-effective solutions

Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design, or other related design discipline

5+ years of experience designing process plants, such as refineries, chemical, petrochemical facilities and / or clean tech industries. High temperature applications preferred.

Understands codes, standards, and regulations such as ANSI, API, ASME 1 and B31.3 pertaining to Power equipment and facility design

Production oriented and proficient using AVEVA, PDMS, or equivalent

Has working knowledge of process, maintenance, and construction methods

Proven ability to create and maintain cross-functional working relationships and communicating design concepts and information with technicians, engineers, and manufacturing personnel

Demonstrate knowledge and application of deliverables prepared by engineering disciplines such as Process, Civil, Structural, Piping Material, Pipe Stress Analysis, Mechanical Equipment, Electrical, and Instrumentation

Ability to function in a fast-paced small company environment with minimal direction and adjust workload based upon changing priorities

Proven team player with excellent interpersonal, written, presentation, and verbal communication skills

Experience designing with high temperature molten salt or other high temperature fluid systems desired but not required

Experience in the nuclear industry is desired but not required

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

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 10%

Additional Requirements

Requires occasional schedule flexibility

Requires seldom extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines

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.

Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.

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