TITLE: Reactor Enclosure System Principal Engineer
LOCATION: Bellevue, WA, USA
TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At its core, the company is working to raise living standards globally through a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy along with innovations in medical isotopes to improve human health.
TerraPower is seeking to hire highly motivated and forward-thinking professionals who are interested in focusing on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape and bringing forward the critical production of medical isotopes. TerraPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Reactor Enclosure System Principal Engineer
The Reactor Enclosure System Principal Engineer reports directly to the Reactor Enclosure System Component Design Manager and is focused on the technical excellence and delivery of the reactor and its components and structures. In this role, you will act as a Principal Engineer supporting TerraPower’s Natrium project.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for coordinating a geographically diverse design team to develop design of reactor equipment and supporting engineering documentation.
- Provide expert level knowledge and technical leadership in the design of integrated sub-systems and components from requirements definition through final design.
- Act as a technical expert for the broad range of reactor systems topics and components, develop and advise solutions to critical team challenges.
- Perform technical review and approval of engineering products as an extension of the project design authority.
- Evaluate and facilitate the development of a complete product lifecycle.
- Design to and comply with project codes of record, including ASME BPVC Sect III Div 5.
- Manage and verify correct and complete application of regulatory criteria, codes and standards.
- Provide technical direction and oversight of supplier activities.
- Propose and facilitate testing programs for equipment qualification.
- Lead team in strategies for the creation, review and approve design package.
- Advise design team in planning efforts and generate integrated project strategies.
- Interface with and support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports.
- Lead integrated team design reviews at project milestones.
Key Qualifications and Skills
- B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university and 10+ years direct experience.
- Demonstrated experience in leading mechanical design of complex structures and equipment.
- Expert level knowledge of the ASME Sect III Code, including Div 5 high temperature design.
- Experience and demonstrated knowledge of nuclear licensing process.
- Highly proficient knowledge and experience with nuclear quality fabrication and lifecycle management processes.
- Experience in mentorship and technical leadership of engineering teams.
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
- Ability to manage design activities with competing objectives.
- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity.
Job Functions
Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job, which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.
- Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods.
- Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 20 pounds.
- Repetitive work: Prolonged.
- Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work.
- Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standing and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.
- Travel required: 0-10%.
Job details
Salary Range Level 12: $169,922 - $235,464
Salary Range Level 13: $194,197 - $279,158
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Competitive Compensation
- Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
- 401k Plan
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Flexible Work Schedule