Facilities Engineer II

Kairospower; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Kairos Power is seeking a Facilities Engineer II to independently support and improve building systems and facilities operations across office, laboratory, R&D, and manufacturing environments. This role manages facilities projects, supports preventive maintenance programs, and ensures reliable day-to-day building operations.

The engineer works with internal teams and external contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient services.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of facilities engineering, facilities management, maintenance operations, or project management experience.
• Experience with HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems.
• Experience in critical environments (wet lab, R&D, hospital, semiconductor, or manufacturing) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities improvement projects to support testing and efficiency.
• Support preventive maintenance programs for building infrastructure and equipment.
• Use BMS to monitor HVAC, adjust conditions, and coordinate repairs.
• Manage work orders and CMMS documentation.
• Coordinate permitting, inspections, and site safety compliance.

Skills

Facilities engineering

Project management

HVAC

Reading drawings

MS Office

Preventive maintenance

Root cause analysis

Education

Associate/Bachelor degree

Tools

Automated Logic WebCTRL

BACnet

Genetec

CMMS

Job description

Company Overview

Kairos Power is a new nuclear energy technology and engineering company whose mission is to enable the world's transition to clean energy, with the ultimate goal to dramatically improve people's quality of life while protecting the environment. This goal will be accomplished through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR) that can be deployed with robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation to accommodate the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary

Kairos Power is seeking a Facilities Engineer II to independently support and improve building systems and facilities operations across office, laboratory, R&D, and manufacturing environments. This role is responsible for managing facilities projects, supporting preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring reliable day-to-day building operations. The Facilities Engineer II works cross-functionally with internal teams and external contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient facilities services while applying sound engineering judgment and hands‑on technical expertise.

Responsibilities

• Manage facilities improvement projects that support engineering testing requirements and improve building efficiency.
• Manage repair and maintenance activities in support of preventive maintenance programs for building infrastructure and shared equipment.
• Use the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor HVAC performance, adjust conditions, identify equipment issues, and coordinate repair work.
• Manage work orders, scheduling, and documentation within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Partner with Facilities Management to track project costs, invoicing, and project closeout activities.
• Use formal and informal service request systems to track facilities service requests through completion.
• Oversee contractors and consultants on site, including orientation, work permits, safety compliance, and progress monitoring.
• Coordinate permitting and inspections required for facilities‑related projects.
• Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams including Construction, EHS, IT, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Accounting.
• Assist with planning and execution of shutdown maintenance and construction activities, including occasional early morning, after‑hours, or weekend work.
• Develop scopes of work and solicit vendor proposals for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.
• Evaluate contractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.
• Support space planning activities and develop project scopes to meet operational needs.
• Assist with administration of the site access control program.
• Provide on‑call support for facilities emergencies and urgent repair needs, including occasional after‑hours response.
• Lead basic root‑cause problem solving for recurring equipment issues and coordinates corrective actions to improve reliability.
• Support readiness for audits/inspections by ensuring maintenance records, permits, and contractor documentation are complete and available.
• Support commissioning/acceptance activities for facilities work (e.g., functional checks, punch lists, turnover documentation) appropriate to project scope.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3-7 years of experience in facilities engineering, facilities management, maintenance operations, or project management supporting HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related field preferred, but not required
• Hands‑on troubleshooting and/or repair experience with building systems preferred
• Experience supporting facilities in critical environments (e.g., wet lab, R&D, hospital, semiconductor, or manufacturing) preferred
• Experience with building automation systems (Automated Logic WebCTRL/BACnet preferred) or willingness to learn
• Experience with access control systems (Genetec preferred) or willingness to learn
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Microsoft Project and Visio preferred
• Valid Class C driver's license preferred for occasional business‑related driving

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Solid understanding of project management fundamentals, including scoping, scheduling, and budgeting
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications
• Facilities engineering and management principles for office, laboratory, R&D, and light manufacturing environments
• Building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and life‑safety systems
• Preventive and corrective maintenance practices
• Building automation and control systems (BMS/BACnet)
• Safety regulations, procedures, and contractor safety requirements
• Construction m