Facilities Engineer II

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 seeking a Facilities Engineer II to independently support and improve building systems and facilities operations across office, laboratory, R&D, and manufacturing environments. This role is responsible for managing facilities projects, supporting preventive maintenance programs, and ensuring reliable day-to-day building operations. The Facilities Engineer II works cross-functionally with internal teams and external contractors to deliver safe, compliant, and efficient facilities services while applying sound engineering judgment and hands-on technical expertise.

Responsibilities

Manage facilities improvement projects that support engineering testing requirements and improve building efficiency.

Manage repair and maintenance activities in support of preventive maintenance programs for building infrastructure and shared equipment.

Use the Building Management System (BMS) to monitor HVAC performance, adjust conditions, identify equipment issues, and coordinate repair work.

Manage work orders, scheduling, and documentation within the Computerized Maintenance Management System (CMMS).

Partner with Facilities Management to track project costs, invoicing, and project closeout activities.

Use formal and informal service request systems to track facilities service requests through completion.

Oversee contractors and consultants on site, including orientation, work permits, safety compliance, and progress monitoring.

Coordinate permitting and inspections required for facilities-related projects.

Maintain effective working relationships with internal teams including Construction, EHS, IT, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Accounting.

Assist with planning and execution of shutdown maintenance and construction activities, including occasional early morning, after-hours, or weekend work.

Develop scopes of work and solicit vendor proposals for mechanical, electrical, and plumbing trades.

Evaluate contractor performance to ensure quality, safety, and schedule adherence.

Support space planning activities and develop project scopes to meet operational needs.

Assist with administration of the site access control program.

Provide on-call support for facilities emergencies and urgent repair needs, including occasional after-hours response.

Lead basic root-cause problem solving for recurring equipment issues and coordinates corrective actions to improve reliability.

Support readiness for audits/inspections by ensuring maintenance records, permits, and contractor documentation are complete and available.

Support commissioning/acceptance activities for facilities work (e.g., functional checks, punch lists, turnover documentation) appropriate to project scope.

Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

3–7 years of experience in facilities engineering, facilities management, maintenance operations, or project management supporting HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical systems

Associate or bachelor’s degree in Construction, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Facilities Engineering, or related field preferred, but not required

Hands-on troubleshooting and/or repair experience with building systems preferred

Experience supporting facilities in critical environments (e.g., wet lab, R&D, hospital, semiconductor, or manufacturing) preferred

Experience with building automation systems (Automated Logic WebCTRL/BACnet preferred) or willingness to learn

Experience with access control systems (Genetec preferred) or willingness to learn

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint); Microsoft Project and Visio preferred

Valid Class C driver’s license preferred for occasional business-related driving

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

Solid understanding of project management fundamentals, including scoping, scheduling, and budgeting

Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Familiarity with Lockout/Tagout (LOTO) safety procedures

Ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications

Facilities engineering and management principles for office, laboratory, R&D, and light manufacturing environments

Building systems including HVAC, electrical distribution, plumbing, and life-safety systems

Preventive and corrective maintenance practices

Building automation and control systems (BMS/BACnet)

Safety regulations, procedures, and contractor safety requirements

Construction methods, permitting processes, and contractor coordination

Facilities project management from scope development through execution and closeout

Use of CMMS to manage work orders, scheduling, documentation, and service requests

Contractor and vendor coordination and performance evaluation

Development of scopes of work and evaluation of vendor proposals

Use of BMS tools to monitor performance and troubleshoot system issues

Cross-functional collaboration with EHS, IT, Construction, Supply Chain & Procurement, and Accounting

Clear verbal and written communication of technical and operational information

Ability to apply sound engineering judgment to solve facilities-related problems

Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment

Ability to respond effectively to facilities emergencies and unplanned repair needs

Ability to maintain a strong safety-first mindset

Ability to adapt to changing priorities and operational needs

Ability to identify opportunities for improved efficiency, reliability, and effectiveness

Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Demonstrated ability to manage scope changes and communicate schedule/cost impacts to stakeholders.

Demonstrated ability to write clear scopes of work and acceptance criteria for maintenance and small-to-medium facilities projects.

Physical Demands

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, scissor lifts, articulated boom lifts and the like

Setting up and transferring temporary structures (e.g. scaffolding, ladders)

Moving self in different positions to accomplish tasks in various environments including tight and confined spaces

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 50 pounds in all directions

Communicating with others to exchange information

Operating motor vehicles, heavy equipment or machinery

Use hand tools

Repetitive assembly operations of manufacturing test fixtures and test setups in collaboration with engineering and manufacturing teams

Environmental Conditions

General office environment

Low temperatures

High temperatures

Outdoor environment or elements such as precipitation and wind

Noisy environments

Small and/or enclosed spaces

Odors or fumes from chemicals or chemical reactions

Elevated heights

High-concentration, demanding and fast-paced

Safety and PPE

Reading and interpreting hazardous warning signs

Reporting issues with equipment or unsafe conditions

Color identification: detecting, distinguishing, recognizing and identifying colors

Wearing proper PPE, to include face mask, face shields, gloves, safet