Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer

Kairos Power

Senior Civil Structural Design Engineer at Kairos Power supporting reactor building design. Facilitating collaboration among stakeholders and ensuring high-quality design outcomes.

Posted 4/29/2026full-timeRemote • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $140,600 - $165,400 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Facilitate regular interface meetings with internal and external stakeholders, including architects, consultants, contractors, and clients.
Maintain a comprehensive interface register to document, track, and report on the status of all identified interface points.
Provide expert technical guidance on the integration of structural systems with other building and infrastructure components.
Review and approve design drawings, specifications, and submittals from various disciplines to ensure compatibility with the structural design.
Lead the resolution of technical clashes and discrepancies between different design models and drawings (e.g., BIM clash detection and resolution).
Ensure that all design changes are effectively communicated and coordinated across all affected disciplines.
Perform and oversee complex structural analysis and design for a variety of structures, ensuring compliance with all relevant codes, standards, and project requirements.
Prepare and review detailed engineering calculations, technical reports, and construction documents.
Mentor and guide junior and mid-level engineers in both technical design and interface management best practices.
Serve as the key liaison between the civil/structural team and other project stakeholders.
Clearly and concisely communicate complex technical issues and solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Build and maintain strong working relationships with all project partners to foster a collaborative and integrated project environment.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering with a structural emphasis is required.
Minimum of 5+ years of progressive experience in civil and structural engineering, with at least 2 years in a senior role on large-scale, multidisciplinary projects.
A Master of Science in Structural Engineering is highly preferred.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with an attention to detail.
Excellent organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
In-depth knowledge of relevant design codes and standards (e.g., ASCE, ACI, AISC, IBC).
Proficiency with structural analysis and design software (e.g., SAP2000, ETABS, RISA), as well as BIM platforms (e.g., Revit, Navisworks).

Benefits

Comp & perks

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)
Competitive compensation packages

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Hard Skills & Tools

structural analysisstructural designengineering calculationstechnical reportsBIM clash detectiondesign compatibilityinterface managementproblem-solvingattention to detailproject requirements compliance

Soft Skills

analytical skillsorganizational skillstime managementcommunication skillsmentoringcollaborationstakeholder managementleadership

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in Civil EngineeringMaster of Science in Structural Engineering