Process Design Engineer

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 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
Develop and maintain process design documentation such as process flow diagrams (PFDs), heat and mass balances, piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&IDs)
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.
Support design reviews and design verification of heat transfer and interfacing systems
Provide field support through fabrication, erection, commissioning, and operations
Mentor and guide organization development and growth of junior engineers
Provide knowledge and technical support for thermal design and heat transfer equipment; interface with vendors and customers as needed
Other duties as assigned
Qualification

Bachelor of Science degree in Chemical, Mechanical Engineering or similar discipline
7+ years of relevant industry experience in chemical, oil & gas, power generation process design engineering (or equivalent industry)
Working knowledge of AutoCAD or smart P&ID software preferred
Basic knowledge in use of process simulation and/or hydraulic simulation software (HTRI, AVEVA, Aspen Plus, Pro/II, Hysys, AFT Fathom/Arrow, SiNet, Apros, etc.)
Experienced with process design of equipment and instrumentation (pressure vessels, heat exchangers, fixed catalyst beds, compressors, control valves, relief valves, etc.)
Familiar with process safety reviews such as HAZOP/PHA/LOPA/FMEA or equivalent
Experience in supporting a new product development cycle from concept to commissioning
Experience with designing systems for hazardous chemicals, molten salts, liquid metals, high-temperature petrochemical processes, etc. is desired
Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
Ability to work with highly collaborative team
Ability to work alone on assigned work projects
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
Physical Conditions

Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another
Communicating with others to exchange information
Environmental Conditions

General office environment
Assessing 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%)
Additional Requirements

Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
The salary range for this position is $116,400 to $137,000 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.
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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.