Kairos Power
Civil Engineering Internship - Summer 2027
Alameda, CA, Albuquerque, NM or Oak Ridge TN · Internship · Posted Jul 23, 2026
- Education
- Current student pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Visa sponsorship
- Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list are not permitted to work in the facility unless DOE issues the company an export control license for access to Part 810-controlled information.
About the job
Supports the Civil Structures team with design, analysis, and development of advanced reactor structures through engineering calculations, modeling, documentation, and collaboration.
What you'll do
- Perform structural calculations and analyses for varied loading conditions, and apply relevant building and structural design codes.
- Develop or modify 3D models and 2D drawings; prepare technical reports, calculations, specifications, and presentations.
- Support material and design evaluations, design reviews, testing, and multidisciplinary engineering activities.
What they ask for
- Currently pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field.
- Experience with CAD software.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
- Working knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles and fundamentals, including structural mechanics, statics, and mechanics of materials.
Nice to have
- SolidWorks experience.
- Experience with explicit dynamics analysis or scripting languages such as Python or Excel Macros.
Pay
$31-33 USD per hour (onsite Alameda, CA; base salary/hourly pay)
Tools
ANSYS, SolidWorks, Python, Excel Macros, Microsoft Office, CAD
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