Senior Engineer, Vessel Design

Summary

Join Kairos Power as a Mechanical Engineer to lead the engineering design of vessels for a Generation IV Nuclear Power Plant. You will be responsible for developing safe design and construction rules, applying codes and standards (ASME), and interfacing with stakeholders. This role requires expertise in ASME Section III and VIII, experience in stress classification, and a strong understanding of nuclear reactor technology. The successful candidate will also mentor junior engineers and collaborate with various teams. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits, including medical, dental, vision, paid vacation, and a 401(k). Some travel may be required.

Requirements

• Bachelors or Masters in Mechanical Engineering or similar field of study
• Must have Professional Engineering License, preferably in CA, or the ability to get certification within 6 months
• 10+ years of experience in engineering organization involved in chemical, power or nuclear industry engineering design
• Experience in development of stress classification and load combinations for analysis of vessels and other components preferably using ASME Section III Division 5 and Section VIII Division 1 and 2
• Expert on Codes and Standards specifically ASME Section III Division 5, Section VIII Division 1 and 2, and Piping Codes ASME B31.1 and B31.3 or similar codes and standards
• Must have experience in interpretation of safe design and construction rules applicable for systems, structures and components (SSC) that conform to ASME Section III and / or Section VIII or similar construction codes and enable approval from relevant authorities having jurisdiction
• Experience in representation to Code and Standards Committees, Jurisdictional bodies required
• 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
• Must have PE certification or the ability to obtain license within 6 months

Responsibilities

• Develop safe design and construction rules applicable for systems, structures and components (SSC) that conform to ASME Section III and / or Section VIII and enable approval from relevant authorities having jurisdiction
• Develop detailed engineering design rules for plant systems, structures and components (SSC) in accordance with ASME and other applicable codes and standards
• Apply jurisdictional boundaries between different plant SSC interfacing equipment in accordance with all applicable rules
• Interface with internal and external stakeholders and deconflict technical code compliance issues
• Provide technical representation on code and standards issues to ASME, NRC and local bodies having jurisdiction
• Support development stress classification and development of load combinations for analysis of vessels and other components using ASME Section III Division 5 and Section VIII Division 1 and 2
• Visualize and develop various load cases with different operating scenarios (dynamic and static) which include all physical properties of the vessel as applicable
• Develop guidance on serviceability assessment of damaged or flawed components based on crack growth concepts and fracture mechanics
• Responsible for development of mechanical component design requirements, design reports, data reports, purchase requirements of metallic components, material specifications in accordance with codes and standards, internal standards and project technical requirements
• Liaison with internal and external manufacturing teams and resolve technical issues and improve constructability
• Witness manufacturing, sign design and data reports, maintain liaison with authorized inspection agency
• Work directly with other disciplines (manufacturing, procurement, civil, and others) to ensure well integrated design that meets manufacturability, cost competitiveness and other requirement
• Develop and use hand and computer calculations, spreadsheets, programs, or other tools for design
• Provide organized and well written reports and presentations to describe assumptions, steps taken, and results from work performed
• Provide leadership by learning, developing, and coordinating new techniques, standardizing procedures, and providing technical instruction and mentoring to department staff
• Mentor and train entry level engineers in stress analysis and life assessment techniques
• Assist and provide expert guidance on field inspections, fabrication and installation of equipment
• Perform other duties as assigned

Preferred Qualifications

• Preferably have working knowledge of fatigue, corrosion and high temperature creep life assessment using finite element analyses (Ansys preferred) to meet latest codes and standard requirements
• Experience in leading code and standards committees (ASME) strongly preferred
• Knowledge in EN 12952 and EN 13445 preferable
• Preferably have knowledge of fatigue, corrosion and high temperature creep life assessment using finite element analyses to meet latest codes and standard requirements
• Strong experience as ASME Code and Standards Lead with thorough understanding of structures, vessel, piping and component design and best practices

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)