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Manager - Civil Structures

Kairos Power

Alameda, CA

Full Time

Posted November 12, 2026

$175k - $219k

Nuclear Energy

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Job Description

Kairos Power is seeking a Civil Structural Manager to lead and develop a team of civil and structural engineers responsible for the design and engineering of nuclear facility structures, including reactor buildings and associated infrastructure.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering or related field.
A minimum of 8 years of experience in civil structural engineering, preferably with a focus on nuclear projects.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in a leadership or supervisory role.
Significant experience in structural analysis and design for nuclear, industrial, or other complex facilities.
Demonstrated technical leadership in concrete and steel structures, foundations, seismic design, and equipment anchorage.
Experience reviewing engineering calculations, drawings, specifications, and multidisciplinary design interfaces.
Experience providing technical oversight of external engineering consultants or EORs.
P.E. (Professional Engineer) License
A master’s degree or higher in Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering, or a related field is highly desirable.
Structural Engineer (S.E.) license is preferred.
Experience with nuclear safety-related structures, design-basis documentation, quality assurance, and configuration control is preferred.
Experience supporting licensing, permitting, procurement, and field resolution of structural issues is preferred.
Experience with seismic isolation, precast construction, modularization, or advanced reactor facilities is preferred.
Previous experience working on nuclear projects, such as nuclear power plants or radioactive waste management facilities, is a strong plus. Familiarity with the unique challenges and regulatory requirements specific to nuclear projects demonstrates the ability to navigate complex projects is preferred.
A Professional Engineer (P.E.) license in CA, NM, or TN is a plus. Additional certifications related to civil and structural engineering for nuclear applications are advantageous. These may include certifications in nuclear safety, seismic design, or specialized software tools used in the nuclear industry.
Knowledge of Finite Element Analysis (e.g. Ansys, LS-DYNA) is a plus.
Occasionally requires schedule flexibility
Occasionally requires extended hours to support launch and critical project timelines
The salary range for this position is $175,019 to $218,774 for employees working onsite at our Alameda, CA headquarters. The range provided in this job posting represents the typical range or starting rate of candidates hired in California. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include your education, experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, the market data for your work location, and a comparison to other employees already in the role.
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Benefits & Perks

We know that we have some of the most talented and dedicated employees, and we believe in rewarding them accordingly. If you work here, full-time employees (excludes interns) expect to have access to the benefits below:
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)
Candidates only, no recruiters or agencies please.
Note: You are applying for a position that is located in a facility that handles information that is subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, you need to be authorized by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries that are not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company to permit that individual to have access to Part 810-controlled information. The following questions are intended to determine the licensing requirements that may apply. https://www.law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/10/appendix-A_to_part_810