Civil Engineering Internship - Summer 2026

Kairos Power • Oak Ridge, TN

131d • $28 - $30

About The Position

Kairos Power is offering an exciting opportunity for students to join our Civil Structures team as an intern for Summer 2026. The internship provides a unique, hands-on experience, allowing you to contribute to groundbreaking projects in the nuclear energy sector through high-performance computing and experimental investigative methods.

Requirements

• Current student pursuing B.S, or M.S, in Civil Engineering or related field
• Demonstrated application of technical skills outside of classroom setting through laboratory, research, extracurricular projects, personal projects, or prior internship/work experience is highly preferred
• Experience in CAD software, SolidWorks preferred
• Experience in explicit dynamics is a plus
• Experienced with scripting such as Python, Excel Macro is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office application (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Self-starter, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Proven team player with excellent verbal, written communication/presentation, and interpersonal skills
• 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

Nice To Haves

• Experience in explicit dynamics
• Experienced with scripting such as Python, Excel Macro

Responsibilities

• Learn and use building codes and design codes, performing hand calculations and using commercially available finite element analysis software such as ANSYS
• Create engineering design calculation packages that consider factors like static, dynamic, blast, vibration, and thermal stresses
• Evaluate the durability of structural components for low and high cycle fatigue
• Develop 3D models and 2D drawings using CAD software
• Prepare reports and presentations on design and analysis work
• Help review and improve structural material selection and structural component specifications
• Participate in reviews to ensure designs are safe and operable
• Other duties as assigned

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)

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Intern
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees