Nuclear Field Build Engineer: Integration & Execution

Kairos Power; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision benefits

Paid vacation

401(k) plan

Commuter benefits (FSA)

Job summary

Kairos Power is seeking Build Engineers to develop, execute, and improve work packages for reactor construction. You will bridge planning, scheduling, and field execution, establishing Clear to Build before technicians begin, and working alongside teams during execution to capture lessons and improve future instructions.

This role requires hands‑on participation in fabrication activities, adept use of AI tools for knowledge retrieval, and maintaining traceability under strict safety and quality

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline relevant to manufacturing, integration, or field engineering.
• 6+ years in engineering, construction, manufacturing, assembly, integration, commissioning, or hands-on technical projects.
• Experience translating technical requirements into executable work packages and field activities.
• Experience reading engineering drawings, specs, BOMs, procedures, and requirements.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Technical writing and structured problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with technicians and trades in field environments.
• AI proficiency or rapid upskilling in AI tools is strongly desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop safe, clear, complete work instructions and travelers for reactor construction and integration.
• Translate drawings, BOMs, specs, and requirements into executable work packages.
• Ensure CTB readiness by identifying missing prerequisites before work begins.
• Work with technicians during field execution to observe, answer questions, and capture deviations and lessons.
• Perform hands-on fabrication activities and electrical terminations.
• Use AI-assisted retrieval to identify missing references and outdated steps.
• Capture field observations using structured text, photos, and other approved methods.
• Develop lightweight AI-enabled tools or workflows to improve local execution.
• Maintain work-package and configuration traceability per quality processes.
• Identify and troubleshoot build/construction non-conformances and solve assembly problems.
• Conduct field walk-downs to verify as-built conditions and document discrepancies.
• Track deadlines and production schedules based on milestones.
• Communicate status and risks to stakeholders clearly.
• Support change management by evaluating engineering changes and impacts on timelines.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Nuclear, Chemical, Industrial, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Electrical, Civil engineering

Tools

CAD software

ERP/MES systems

JobBOSS

Epsilon3

Infor

ESOMS

Job description

Kairos Power is seeking Build Engineers to develop, execute, and improve work packages for reactor construction. You will bridge planning, scheduling, and field execution, establishing Clear to Build before technicians begin, and working alongside teams during execution to capture lessons and improve future instructions.

This role requires hands‑on participation in fabrication activities, adept use of AI tools for knowledge retrieval, and maintaining traceability under strict safety and quality