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Kairos PowerDirector, Balance of Plant
Kairos Power is seeking a Director, Balance of Plant to provide strategic and technical leadership for multidisciplinary engineering teams. The employer focuses on commercializing the fluoride-salt-cooled,…
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Kairos Power is seeking a Director, Balance of Plant to provide strategic and technical leadership for multidisciplinary engineering teams. The employer focuses on commercializing the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor to advance clean energy goals. This senior role directs the design, deployment, and integration of structures, systems, and components that convert thermal energy into electricity and manage auxiliary plant functions. The position requires guiding engineering delivery from conceptual sizing through detailed design,…
Job Description
Kairos Power is seeking a Director, Balance of Plant to provide strategic and technical leadership for multidisciplinary engineering teams. The employer focuses on commercializing the fluoride-salt-cooled, high-temperature reactor to advance clean energy goals. This senior role directs the design, deployment, and integration of structures, systems, and components that convert thermal energy into electricity and manage auxiliary plant functions.
The position requires guiding engineering delivery from conceptual sizing through detailed design, supplier evaluation, and commissioning support. The chosen candidate will set technical direction, oversee supplier execution, manage design changes, and build internal leadership pipelines while ensuring alignment with company strategy and safety standards.
This opportunity is suited for an experienced engineering leader with a strong background in thermal-fluid systems, power generation, and multidisciplinary team management. The role involves operating in a fast-paced environment, making critical technical decisions, and managing complex industrial or power plant projects. Occasional travel, schedule flexibility, and weekend work may be required.
Responsibilities
- Provide strategic and technical leadership for balance-of-plant systems development and integration
- Establish department technical direction and decision boundaries in alignment with company strategy
- Oversee engineering delivery from conceptual sizing to detailed design and commissioning support
- Manage supplier technical execution including bid evaluations, qualification programs, and factory acceptance testing
- Evaluate design and supplier changes for impacts on plant performance, safety, and interfaces
- Translate company strategy into measurable organizational priorities and decision principles
- Build the organization and leadership pipeline through recruitment, staffing, and professional development
- Ensure documentation of technical and safety risks and communicate them to the appropriate authority
Requirements
- 15 or more years of progressively responsible engineering experience in power generation, thermal-fluid systems, process systems, nuclear systems, or complex industrial systems
- 7 or more years of progressive engineering leadership experience managing multidisciplinary engineering teams
- Experience managing engineering managers or technical leads across multiple teams and work sites
- Experience collaborating with suppliers, OEMs, or engineering contractors
- Experience leading technical development and qualification of major equipment via external partners
- Experience supporting construction, commissioning, startup, or operation of complex power generation or industrial facilities
- Familiarity with integrated power plant systems and high-temperature steam Rankine cycles
- Ability to obtain authorization from the Department of Energy to access Part 810-controlled information
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or an equivalent field
Core Skills
Benefits
- Competitive compensation packages
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents
- Paid vacation
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Pre-tax health insurance, dependent care, and commuter benefits through FSA
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What is the employment type for this role?
This position is full-time.
Is the salary stated in the job posting?
The salary is not stated in the job posting.
What are the travel and schedule expectations?
Some travel up to 25 percent may be required, along with occasional weekend work, extended hours, and schedule flexibility to support critical project timelines.
Are there specific authorization requirements to work in the facility?
Yes, candidates need authorization from the Department of Energy to access information subject to export control restrictions under 10 CFR Part 810.
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