Civil Engineering Internship - Summer 2027

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. Please note: This is a pipeline posting for anticipated Summer 2027 internship opportunities. Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis as internship positions are approved and hiring needs are identified. Job Summary Kairos Power is offering an exciting opportunity for students to join our Civil Structures team as an intern for Summer 2027. This internship provides a unique, hands-on experience supporting the design, analysis, and development of advanced reactor structures while contributing to groundbreaking projects in the nuclear energy sector. Interns will gain practical experience through engineering analysis, high-performance computing, structural design, and experimental investigative methods while working alongside experienced engineers on first-of-a-kind technologies. General Responsibilities Learn and apply applicable building codes, structural design codes, and engineering standards in support of civil and structural engineering projects. Perform engineering calculations and structural analyses using hand calculations and commercially available finite element analysis software such as ANSYS. Evaluate structural designs under static, dynamic, blast, vibration, thermal, and fatigue loading conditions. Develop and maintain 3D models and 2D engineering drawings using CAD software. Prepare engineering reports, technical documentation, calculations, and presentations supporting design and analysis activities. Assist in the evaluation and selection of structural materials and contribute to the development of structural component specifications. Participate in design reviews and multidisciplinary engineering discussions to ensure designs meet safety, quality, operability, and performance objectives. Collaborate with engineers across multiple disciplines to support design development, testing, and continuous improvement initiatives. Participate in training, mentorship, and learning opportunities to strengthen technical and professional development. Perform other duties as assigned. Qualifications Current student pursuing a B.S. or M.S. in Civil Engineering or a related field. Demonstrated application of technical skills outside of the classroom through laboratory work, research, extracurricular projects, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience is highly preferred. Experience with CAD software; SolidWorks experience is preferred. Experience with explicit dynamics analysis is a plus. Experience with scripting languages such as Python or Excel Macros is a plus. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.). Self-starter with strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills Ability to work with highly collaborative team Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently Prioritizes and ensures safety of oneself and others Ability to proactively collect, manage and transfer knowledge Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when working on problems, challenges and issues Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Working knowledge of civil and structural engineering principles acquired through academic coursework, laboratory experience, research projects, or prior internship experience. Understanding of structural mechanics, statics, mechanics of materials, and engineering analysis fundamentals. Ability to perform engineering calculations and…