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Full-Time

Electrical Designer

Posted on 6/30/2024

Kairos Power

Kairos Power

201-500 employees

Designs and demonstrates advanced nuclear reactors

Government & Public Sector
Energy
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$38.08 - $54.62Hourly

Senior, Expert

Albuquerque, NM, USA + 2 more

Category
Electronics Design Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Required Skills
AutoCAD
Requirements
  • Associate’s or Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering, Controls Engineering, electrical engineering technology, drafting and design or other related design discipline
  • 5+ years of experience working in electrical design and drafting
  • Ability to perform electrical calculations, design/documentation, and non-routine assignments with little or no direction from electrical or I&C engineer
  • Strong proficiency in starting and progressing electrical designs from scratch within only verbal instructions from engineering
  • Production oriented and proficient using AVEVA or PDMS Electrical and Instrumentation (or equivalent) desired
  • Strong electrical acumen with a background in industrial equipment and processes as well as panel layout
  • Strong understanding of ANSI Y14 drawing standards, ANSI/IEC Symbols, NFPA 70 (NEC), IEEE, UL508A or other codes and standards
  • Strong proficiency in AutoCAD Electrical desired
  • Field experience of process or energy production plants desired
  • Proven ability to create and maintain cross-functional working relationships and communicating design concepts and information with technicians, engineers, and manufacturing personnel
  • 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
  • Ability to work with highly collaborative team
  • Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
  • 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
Responsibilities
  • Perform assignments associated with designing electrical equipment, components, and systems for various internal projects
  • Interpret verbal or written direction to initiate preliminary design work to iterate with engineering team members
  • Create and maintain deliverables such as electrical designs, electrical schematics, cable tray systems, cable & conduit schedules, control schematics, loop diagrams, panels, and other electrical design package requirements
  • Perform revisions and updates to designs and drawings based upon data supplied by engineering team
  • Work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining project schedules and communicating project progress to stakeholders
  • Comply with all company and customer procedures, engineering practices, and other standards
  • Other duties as assigned

Kairos Power focuses on providing clean and affordable energy solutions through advanced nuclear reactor technology. Their main product, the Kairos Power Fluoride Salt-Cooled High-Temperature Reactor (KP-FHR), is designed to be cost-competitive with natural gas while maintaining a near-zero carbon footprint and low water consumption. This technology is aimed at utility companies, government agencies, and private firms seeking sustainable energy options. Unlike many competitors, Kairos Power emphasizes the integrated design, licensing, and demonstration of their reactors to prove their safety and reliability. The company's goal is to attract investments and partnerships to scale their technology and contribute to a cleaner energy future.

Company Stage

Grant

Total Funding

$10.1M

Headquarters

Alameda, California

Founded

2016

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

9%

1 year growth

15%

2 year growth

33%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • The $303 million DOE funding for the Hermes demonstration reactor underscores strong governmental support and financial backing.
  • Expansion into new facilities, such as the 30,000 square feet space in Albuquerque, indicates robust growth and scaling potential.
  • Partnerships with entities like TVA and PNNL enhance Kairos Power's credibility and collaborative innovation in the nuclear energy space.

What critics are saying

  • The nuclear energy sector faces significant regulatory hurdles that could delay project timelines and increase costs.
  • High initial capital expenditure for reactor development and demonstration may strain financial resources if not managed effectively.

What makes Kairos Power unique

  • Kairos Power's KP-FHR technology aims to be cost-competitive with natural gas, a unique selling point in the nuclear energy sector.
  • Their focus on near-zero carbon footprint and low water consumption sets them apart from traditional nuclear and fossil fuel energy sources.
  • The company's integrated approach to design, licensing, and demonstration of advanced reactors ensures a streamlined and efficient path to market.
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