Plant Layout Designer

Summary

Join Kairos Power, a nuclear energy technology company, as a Plant Layout Designer. You will design complex technical plants, creating 2D and 3D models and drawings using various design programs. Collaboration with internal and external stakeholders is crucial. Responsibilities include developing plant layouts, generating detailed drawings, and ensuring on-time project delivery. The ideal candidate possesses an Associate's degree in a related field and 5+ years of experience designing process plants. Proficiency in AVEVA, PDMS, or equivalent software is required. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and a 401(k).

Requirements

• Associate degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Drafting and Design, or other related design discipline
• 5+ years of experience designing process plants, such as refineries, chemical, petrochemical facilities and/or clean tech industries. High temperature applications preferred
• Understands codes, standards, and regulations such as such as ANSI, API, ASME 1 and B31.3 pertaining to Power equipment and facility design
• Production oriented and proficient using AVEVA, PDMS, or equivalent
• Has working knowledge of process, maintenance, and construction methods
• Proven ability to create and maintain cross-functional working relationships and communicating design concepts and information with technicians, engineers, and manufacturing personnel
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of deliverables prepared by engineering disciplines such as Process, Civil, Structural, Piping Material, Pipe Stress Analysis, Mechanical Equipment, Electrical, and Instrumentation
• Has working knowledge of process, maintenance, and construction methods
• 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

Responsibilities

• Develop 2D drawings and 3D model of equipment and piping systems for Kairos Power engineering projects
• Generate detailed general arrangement drawings of the plant and piping isometrics using computer-aided design software
• Collaborate with project leadership, management, and engineers to ensure customer satisfaction and on-time delivery of products
• Collaborate with civil, structural, process, I&C, and piping engineering resources in the preparation of procurement, fabrication, construction packages including 3D models, 2D drawings, and reports (as necessary) for Plant Layout of Kairos Power KP-FHR technology
• Support preparation of reports such as line lists, valve schedules, and other extracts from 3D modeling software
• Identify potential problems and develop cost-effective solutions
• Other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience designing with high temperature molten salt or other high temperature fluid systems desired but not required
• Experience in the nuclear industry is desired but not required

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• Medical, dental and vision benefits for employees and their dependents
• Paid Vacation
• 401(k) and pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits (FSA)