Civil Engineering Intern

Job Summary

Kairos Power is offering an exciting opportunity for students to join our Civil Structures team as an intern for Summer 2026. The internship provides a unique, hands-on experience, allowing you to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the nuclear energy sector through high-performance computing and experimental investigative methods. 

General Responsibilities

• Learn and use building codes and design codes, performing hand calculations and using commercially available finite element analysis software such as ANSYS
• Create engineering design calculation packages that considers factors like static, dynamic, blast, vibration, and thermal stresses. Evaluate the durability of structural components for low and high cycle fatigue
• Develop 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software
• Prepare reports and presentations on design and analysis work. Help review and improve structural material selection and structural component specifications
• Participate in reviews to ensure designs are safe and operable
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Current student pursuing B.S, or M.S, in Civil Engineering or related field 
• Demonstrated application of technical skills outside of classroom setting through laboratory, research, extracurricular projects, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience is highly preferred
• Experience in CAD software, SolidWorks preferred
• Experience in explicit dynamics is a plus
• Experienced with scripting such as Python, Excel Macro is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Self-starter, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work with highly collaborative team
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently
• Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself 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

• 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-$30 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.