Construction Projects Summer Intern

Kairos Power is seeking a Construction Projects Summer Intern in Albuquerque, NM, to assist with design and construction tasks. Responsibilities include learning building codes, using Autodesk Construction Cloud, participating in meetings, preparing documentation, coordinating with authorities, and supporting construction observation. Candidates should be enrolled in or recently graduated from a relevant program, possess strong communication skills, and be able to work collaboratively. Familiarity with CAD software is a plus.
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.

Job Summary


Kairos Power is looking for a highly motivated Construction Project Intern to support the team with tasks related to the design and construction of new site and facility improvements. The successful candidate will be responsible for performing a variety of project-related administrative, and technical tasks. This person will work directly with Project Engineers and Construction Management Specialists to perform the following:


Responsibilities



Learn and apply applicable building, design, and construction codes under supervision.
Use Autodesk Construction Cloud to support construction management activities such as requests for information (RFI) resolution, material submittals, document control, etc.
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 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 similar discipline
Familiarity with CAD software is a plus

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities



Ability to work collaboratively with others including, but not limited to, Project Managers, Engineers, and Designers on multi-disciplinary projects to resolve design or construction issues and to accomplish objectives.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and attention to detail
Proven team player with excellent verbal and written communication/presentation
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
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
Low temperatures
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

Safety and PPE



Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs
Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions
Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safety shoes, etc.

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About our Benefits


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)

Kairos Power is committed to building a diverse workforce that reflects the communities where we do business. Kairos Power is 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.


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


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