Construction Project Intern

Job Description

Company Overview
Kairos Power is an innovative nuclear energy technology and engineering company dedicated to enabling the world’s transition to clean energy. Our mission is to dramatically improve people’s quality of life while protecting the environment through the commercialization of the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor (FHR). This technology is designed for robust safety, affordable costs, and flexible operation, supporting the expansion of variable renewables.

Job Summary
Kairos Power is seeking a highly motivated Construction Project Intern to join our team. This role provides essential support for tasks related to the design and construction of new site and facility improvements. The successful candidate will perform a variety of project-related administrative and technical duties, working directly with Project Engineers and Construction Management Specialists. This internship offers a valuable opportunity to gain hands-on experience in a dynamic and cutting-edge industry.

Responsibilities

• Learn and apply applicable building, design, and construction codes under supervision.
• Utilize Autodesk Construction Cloud to support construction management activities, including Requests for Information (RFI) resolution, material submittals, and document control.
• Participate in both design and construction-related meetings.
• Prepare supplementary and supporting documentation for design and construction activities.
• Learn and apply applicable permitting requirements related to the City of Albuquerque and/or City of Oak Ridge.
• Assist with coordination and communication with local authorities, inspectors, and utility companies.
• Support construction observation activities and reporting on work progress.
• Document construction work through photos, field notes, and reports of work performed.
• Assist with coordinating vendors performing work on-site.
• Assist with maintaining organized project files, logs, and tracking tools for schedules, RFIs, and submittals.
• Support basic schedule updates or progress tracking under the direction of project staff.
• Assist with reviewing construction drawings and specifications to support field coordination.
• Support compliance with internal procedures, quality standards, and safety requirements during construction activities.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled, nearing completion of, or recently graduated from a bachelor’s or master’s program in Civil Engineering, Construction Engineering, Construction Management, or a similar discipline.
• Familiarity with CAD software is a plus.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to work collaboratively with Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers on multi-disciplinary projects to resolve design or construction issues and accomplish objectives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with keen attention to detail.
• Proven team player with excellent verbal and written communication/presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively within a highly collaborative team environment.
• Ability to solve problems quickly and efficiently.
• Prioritizes and ensures the safety of oneself and others.
• Ability to proactively collect, manage, and transfer knowledge.
• Ability to seek different and novel ways to create efficiencies when addressing problems, challenges, and issues.
• Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Ability to read and interpret basic construction drawings and technical documents.
• Willingness and ability to work on active construction sites.
• Basic understanding of construction processes, sequencing, or project controls concepts.
• Ability to follow written procedures and verbal instructions accurately.
• Organizational skills sufficient to manage multiple tasks and deadlines in a project environment.
• Situational awareness and judgment appropriate for working safely in construction settings.

Physical Conditions

• Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, ramps.
• Remaining in a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods.
• Moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another.
• Adjusting, moving, transporting, installing, positioning, or removing objects up to 20 pounds in all directions.
• Communicating with others to exchange information.
• Walking a construction job site, sometimes multiple times a day in varying weather and conditions.

Environmental Conditions

• General office and construction site environments.
• Exposure to low and high temperatures.
• Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind.
• Noisy environments.
• Assessing the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned.
• High-concentration, demanding, and fast-paced work environment.

Safety and PPE

• Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs.
• Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions.
• Wearing proper Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), to include face masks, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc.

About Our Benefits
Kairos Power values its talented and dedicated employees. Full-time employees (excluding interns) can expect access to the following benefits:

• 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).

Equal Opportunity Employer
Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status. We actively welcome people of different experiences, abilities, and perspectives. Kairos Power participates in E-Verify.

Export Control Notice
You are applying for a position located in a facility that handles information subject to export control restrictions by the Department of Energy under 10 CFR Part 810. To work in this facility, authorization by the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information is required. Foreign nationals who are citizens of countries not on the Department of Energy’s general authorization list (see link below) are not permitted to work in our facility unless the Department of Energy issues an export control license to the company for that individual to access 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

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