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Kairos Power · 6 hours ago

Process Engineer, Molten Salt Inventory Management System

Albuquerque, NM or Alameda, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$106K/yr - $125K/yr

3+ years exp

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company focused on enabling the transition to clean energy. They are seeking a Process Engineer to design and manage molten salt inventory systems for their Hermes reactor, contributing to the development and commissioning of critical process systems.

EnergyEnvironmental EngineeringNuclearOil and Gas

Growth Opportunities

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Support design of high temperature piping loops, vessels, heaters, and instruments to manage the Hermes molten salt coolant inventory

Perform engineering calculations to support defining hydraulic, thermal, or other design parameters such as pipe size, required pump head, heat loss, hydraulic losses in a pipe loop, etc

Lead the design and construction of test platforms, including component prototypes, scaled system demonstrations, and engineering studies to inform IMS system design and performance

Develop and document engineering calculations, technical studies, and design rationale through clear and concise technical reports, memos, and presentations

Support system commissioning, startup, and operational readiness activities, including procedure development and execution

Assist with requirements definition, design verification, and validation activities to ensure IMS systems meet functional and regulatory expectations

Leverage expertise in Process Flow Diagrams (PFDs) and Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs) to communicate and collaborate effectively across teams

Contribute to Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEA) and Hazard and Operability (HAZOP) studies, ensuring robust safety and performance across system interfaces

Work cross-functionally with mechanical, instrumentation, controls, and operations teams to integrate and optimize IMS designs in alignment with reactor requirements

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Chemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringProcess DesignHigh-Temperature ProcessesSolidWorksPFDsP&IDsProblem-SolvingTeam CollaborationCommunication Skills

Required

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Chemical, Mechanical, Nuclear Engineering, or a related field with 3+ years of relevant experience in process/system design or related roles

Demonstrated ability to bring hardware design projects to completion and through commissioning, for industrial-scale systems or lab test stands

Proficient in interpreting PFDs, P&IDs, and process equipment datasheets, with the ability to translate these into functional design and implementation plans

Knowledge of HazOp process and demonstrated experience designing processes with a safety-first mindset to create robust systems. Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others

Knowledge of system commissioning practices, startup sequencing, and operational troubleshooting for process systems

Ability to work with highly collaborative team with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills. Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge

Ability to quickly and effectively work with manufacturing/assembly teams to pivot or troubleshoot when hardware build issues are discovered while maintaining delivery schedule

Preferred

Experience designing systems for high-temperature processes, molten salts, liquid metals, hazardous chemicals, or petrochemical processes is preferred

Familiarity with ASME vessel and piping codes is a plus

Experience with SolidWorks or other CAD software desired