Senior Civil Structural Engineer
Job Summary
Kairos Power is seeking a Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer to lead the structural design of reactor buildings for Generation IV Nuclear Power Plants. The role involves coordinating structural design across disciplines through technical guidance, clash resolution, and advanced structural analysis. The candidate will provide leadership and expertise to ensure high-quality, integrated design outcomes for prototypes and test facilities.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate stakeholder interface meetings and maintain registers
- Lead structural design and technical clash resolution
- Review and approve structural drawings and specifications
- Perform complex structural analysis and engineering calculations
- Mentor junior and mid-level engineering staff
Required Skills
- 5+ years civil/structural engineering experience
- Proficiency in SAP2000, ETABS, RISA, Revit, Navisworks
- Knowledge of ASCE, ACI, AISC, IBC codes
- Excellent cross-disciplinary communication
- PE license (TN) or SE license
Job Details
Responsibilities:
- Facilitate regular interface meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, consultants, contractors, and clients.
- Maintain a comprehensive interface register to document, track, and report on the status of all identified interface points.
- Provide expert technical guidance on the integration of structural systems with other building and infrastructure components.
- Review and approve design drawings, specifications, and submittals from various disciplines to ensure compatibility with the structural design.
- Lead the resolution of technical clashes and discrepancies between different design models and drawings (e.g., BIM clash detection and resolution).
- Ensure that all design changes are effectively communicated and coordinated across all affected disciplines.
- Perform and oversee complex structural analysis and design for a variety of structures, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and project requirements.
- Prepare and review detailed engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction documents.
- Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers in both technical design and interface management best practices.
- Serve as the key liaison between the civil/structural team and other project stakeholders.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis is required.
- Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in civil and structural engineering, with at least 2 years in a senior role on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
- Master of Science in Structural Engineering is highly preferred.
- Professional Engineer (PE) license in TN is preferred; Structural Engineer (SE) license is a significant advantage.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
- In-depth knowledge of relevant design codes and standards (e.g., ASCE, ACI, AISC, IBC).
- Proficiency with structural analysis software (e.g., SAP2000, ETABS, RISA) and BIM platforms (e.g., Revit, Navisworks).
- Proficient in reviewing and integrating architectural and MEP drawings and 3D models.
- Ability to work with highly collaborative teams and manage multiple priorities.