Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking highly motivated early career individuals to support the Civil Structures this coming summer 2024! Through our unique internships, we provide students with hands-on experience working on innovative nuclear design through high performance computing and experimental investigative methods. 

Responsibilities

• Learn and utilize applicable building codes and design codes
• Design structures following the functional and code requirements utilizing both hand calculation and commercially available finite element analysis software (ANSYS preferred)
• Develop engineering design calculation packages, which may include static, dynamic, blast, vibration, and thermal stresses, utilizing both hand analysis and finite element analysis. Evaluate life of structural components for low and high cycle fatigue
• Experience in explicit dynamics is a plus
• Experienced with scripting is a plus (Python, Excel Macro)
• Develop 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
• Prepare presentations and reports of the work performed
• Review, update and provide guidance on the structural material selection and structural component specifications
• Ensure process integrity; promote safe operability and maintainability via formal reviews

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing Bachelors, Masters, or PhD degree in Civil Engineering or related field 
• Application of technical skills outside of classroom setting (i.e. laboratory, research, extracurricular projects, personal projects, or prior internship or work experience) is preferred
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Self-starter, critical thinking and problem solving skills
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment and manage competing priorities
• Ability to work well in an integrated collaborative team environment, including frequent interactions with cross-functional teams 
• Proficient in Microsoft Office application (e.g. Outlook, Excel, Word) and other software systems

Physical Conditions

• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing, or sitting for prolonged periods
• Communicating with others to exchange information

Environmental Conditions

• General office environment
• Accessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned
• High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE 

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
• Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes

The hourly range for this position is $28-$32 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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