Process Engineer, Nuclear Fuel Fabrication & Startup

Kairos Power

Albuquerque (NM)

On-site

USD 120,000 - 180,000

Full time

4 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare
Retirement plan
Vacation benefits
Commuter benefits

Job summary

Kairos Power is seeking a highly capable Process Engineer to support the design, construction, commissioning, and startup of a TRISO fuels facility. You will translate process requirements into operable facility solutions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute from early design through field execution.

The role involves developing PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specs, and utility calculations, with heavy emphasis on safety, reliability, and efficiency.

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering or closely related field.
  • 10+ years of process engineering experience in chemical processing, industrial manufacturing, nuclear, pharmaceutical, or related regulated industries.
  • Experience delivering PFDs, H&MBs, P&IDs, equipment specs and utility calculations.

Responsibilities

  • Develop process designs and deliverables (PFDs, HMBs, P&IDs, equipment datasheets).
  • Define design requirements and equipment specifications for tanks, vessels, pumps, valves, process skids, and utilities.
  • Lead process hazard evaluations and implement safety controls.
  • Support commissioning plans, startup procedures, and operational readiness activities.
  • Coordinate with Operations, Maintenance, EHS and Safety teams to deploy process systems.
  • Provide technical oversight during FAT, installation, and startup.

Skills

Process design
PFDs
P&IDs
Equipment specs
Vendor coordination
Process safety
Hazard analysis
Technical writing
Cross-functional teamwork
Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Chemical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD
SolidWorks
Process simulation software

Job description

Kairos Power is seeking a highly capable Process Engineer to support the design, construction, commissioning, and startup of a TRISO fuels facility. You will translate process requirements into operable facility solutions, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and contribute from early design through field execution.

The role involves developing PFDs, P&IDs, equipment specs, and utility calculations, with heavy emphasis on safety, reliability, and efficiency.

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