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Kairos Power

Senior Manager, Plant Design Integration

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Kairos Power
Develops advanced molten‑salt small modular nuclear reactors for clean, scalable power generation.
Lead multidisciplinary engineering teams in plant design integration, ensuring consistent, high-quality, and efficient execution of strategic direction for FHR technology projects.
19d ago
$201,300 - $251,600
Expert & Leadership (13+ years)
Full Time
Alameda, CA
Onsite
Company Size
419 Employees
Service Specialisms
Engineering
Consulting
Design
Technical Services
Project Management
Sector Specialisms
Energy
Nuclear
Clean Energy
Advanced Reactor Technology
Engineering
Role
What you would be doing
design integration
safety reporting
talent development
data analysis
risk management
collaboration
  • Establish and enforce plant design integration standards, tools, and processes to ensure reliable, scalable, and efficient execution across all projects.
  • Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
  • Build organizational capability by growing engineering talent; coach managers to strengthen leadership depth within the organization.
  • Performing administrative tasks as required.
  • Provide leadership with data-driven recommendations on program performance, resource needs, and prioritization tradeoffs to support strategic decision-making.
  • Prioritizes and ensures safety of one self and others
  • Identify and address program-level risks, conflicts, and bottlenecks early; resolve execution challenges and provide actionable insights to leadership for strategic decisions.
  • Drive effective collaboration across Plant Layout, Process Design, Piping, Civil, Structural, Mechanical, Electrical, and Instrumentation functions to achieve integrated outcomes.
  • Champion continuous improvement, adoption of advanced design tools, and process innovations that enhance efficiency and technical quality.
  • Drive execution of strategic direction through integrated engineering roadmaps, programs, and workflows; oversee execution across multiple complex design projects with a focus on consistency, quality, and delivery.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop managers and technical leads, ensuring that multidisciplinary teams are aligned, resourced, and performing at a high level while actively promoting Kairos Power’s engineering values and culture.
  • Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
  • Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
What you bring
asme codes
aveva pdms
plant design
autocad plant 3d
high-temperature
leadership
  • Strong understanding of plant design integration principles, codes, and safety standards.
  • High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced
  • Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
  • 7+ years of leadership experience, including managing managers and scaling multidisciplinary engineering organizations.
  • Experience designing with high-temperature molten salt or other high-temperature fluid systems is highly desired.
  • 12+ years of experience in plant or process plant design facilities, such as refineries, chemical, petrochemical facilities, clean tech industries, or nuclear.
  • Familiar with the application and scope of ASME B31.1 and B31.3 Piping Code pertaining to Power equipment and facility design.
  • Ability to work with highly collaborative team
  • Ability to lead managers and senior engineers; develop talent pipelines; foster a culture of accountability and collaboration.
  • Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues
  • Executive presence; strong verbal, written, and presentation abilities; capable of conveying complex technical concepts to executives, peers, and external stakeholders.
  • Hands-on experience with 3D plant design and modeling software (e.g., AVEVA PDMS/E3D, SmartPlant 3D, AutoCAD Plant 3D, Navisworks) and plant simulation tools (e.g., APROS or other simulation platform).
  • Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc.
  • Ability to structure and oversee large, complex technical programs with competing priorities and multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge
  • Strong knowledge of multidisciplinary engineering interfaces (Plant Layout, Process, Civil, Structural, Piping, Pipe Stress Analysis, Mechanical Equipment, Electrical, and Instrumentation).
  • Skilled at driving adoption of new tools, processes, and practices across an engineering organization.
  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in either mechanical engineering, mechanical engineering technology, drafting and design, chemical engineering, or other related design discipline.
  • Some travel may be required, up to 20%
  • Skilled at identifying risks, analyzing tradeoffs, and making data-driven decisions.
  • Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
  • Demonstrated success in leading large-scale design projects, with exceptional communication, collaboration, and decision-making skills.
Benefits
  • 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)
  • Competitive compensation packages
Training + Development
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Interview process
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Visa Sponsorship
  • kairos power participates in e-verify.
  • foreign nationals who are citizens of countries not on the department of energy’s general authorization list may require a department of energy export control license for access to part 810-controlled information.
Security clearance
  • candidates may undergo background checks and must meet department of energy access requirements.
Company
Overview
500 MW Power Purchase Deal
Landmark Agreement with Google
Signed a major power-purchase agreement with Google to deliver scalable energy from small modular reactors by the early 2030s.
2024 Milestone
First-of-Its-Kind Permit
Received the first NRC permit in decades for a non-water-cooled nuclear system, marking a historic breakthrough.
  • Revolutionizing nuclear energy with molten-salt reactors since 2016.
  • Headquartered in Alameda, CA, with R&D hubs from Tennessee to New Mexico, integrating research and manufacturing.
  • Pioneers in fluoride salt-cooled high-temperature reactors (KP-FHR), using TRISO fuel for enhanced safety in low-pressure operations.
  • Planning factories for salt coolant and TRISO fuel, expanding testbeds in New Mexico to advance their vertically integrated strategy.
  • Aiming to supply both commercial and research campuses, driving a new era of nuclear deployment.
  • Modular approach targets cost-predictable, factory-built reactors to support AI centers, strengthen power grids, and decarbonize energy.
Culture + Values
  • Safety is our highest priority.
  • We value curiosity and encourage continuous learning.
  • We are a team of dedicated and motivated individuals working towards a shared mission.
  • We foster an environment of accountability and transparency.
  • We emphasize innovation and creative problem-solving.
Environment + Sustainability
2040
Net-Zero Target Year
Committed to achieving net-zero carbon emissions through innovative nuclear power solutions.
  • Create clean, reliable, and affordable nuclear power to address the climate crisis.
  • Make nuclear energy a viable solution for decarbonizing electricity generation.
  • Reduce waste and improve safety and efficiency with advanced reactor designs.
  • Commit to reducing environmental impact through cutting-edge technology.
Inclusion & Diversity
  • People of all backgrounds can thrive and contribute in this inclusive environment.
  • Various perspectives are valued and encouraged to ensure diverse participation.
  • Gender representation data is not currently publicly available.
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