MCFR Senior Structural Engineer

TITLE: MCFR Senior Structural Engineer

LOCATION: Bellevue, WA

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. In 2006, TerraPower originated with Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries who evaluated the fundamental challenges to raising living standards around the world. They recognized energy access was crucial to the health and economic well-being of communities and decided that the private sector needed to take action and create energy sources that would advance global energy deployment. TerraPower's mission is to be a world leader in new nuclear technologies, while developing innovators and future leaders in the nuclear field. As a result, the company's activities in the fields of nuclear energy and related sciences are yielding significant innovations in the safety and economics of nuclear power, hybrid energy and medical applications - all for significant human health benefits.

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. We do not discriminate in hiring on the basis of sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected Veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

MCFR Senior Structural Engineer

TerraPower, LLC is seeking a highly motivated Senior Structural Engineer. In this role, you will act as a subject matter expert for TerraPower's MCFR advanced nuclear reactor development program. The role will begin on the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE) with focus on supporting the structural design, specification, and evaluation of high temperature equipment supports and radiation shielding components and their attachment to the facility. As the team transitions towards the commercial reactor design, this individual would be instrumental in selection of structural systems and configurations, establishing design criteria and requirements, performing preliminary calculations and estimates for the conceptual design phase of the plant. This person would be relied upon heavily to not only leverage past nuclear and/or heavy industrial design, but to attack the problems in a forward-thinking and efficient manner. Candidates must be licensed engineers in Washington state or have the ability to become licensed in short order.

Responsibilities:

1. SME for structural design and seismic equipment qualification within MCFR.
2. Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, including nuclear engineers, mechanical engineers, construction professionals, and regulatory authorities, to integrate structural designs seamlessly into the MCFR program.
3. Originate structural design calculations and reports for equipment supports, racks, and frames, ensuring compliance with industry standards, codes, and safety regulations, including seismic requirements in accordance with ASCE 4, ASCE 7, ASCE 43, and IBC.
4. Perform structure, weld, and anchorage design per AISC 360, AISC 370, AISC NN690, AWS D1.1, AWS D1.6, ACI 318, and ACI 349.
5. Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior engineers, fostering their professional growth and ensuring high-quality engineering deliverables.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

1. PE or SE license in the state of Washington; highly qualified engineers who are eligible for licensure in Washington state within 3 months will be considered.
2. B.S. degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or equivalent; M.S. degree preferred. Requires a Bachelor's degree and minimum of 10 years of relevant experience for level 11 and minimum of 6 years of relevant experience for level 10; up to 2 years of experience may be substituted for an advanced degree.
3. Experience in AISC connection design, AWS weld design, ACI concrete design.
4. Strong background with seismic design utilizing static and dynamic earthquake inputs as dictated by ASCE and IBC standards.
5. Proficiency using industry structural analysis software and tools such as GT STRUDL, SAP, Tekla - ANSYS proficiency is a plus.
6. Excellent writing, presentation, and communication skills.
7. Ability to work with minimum direction to solve challenging problems.
8. The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

The Ideal Candidate:

1. Experience with the following areas:

• high temperature equipment and equipment support design
• Stainless steel design
• Seismic qualification testing
• working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1 or ISO 9001.
• Pressure equipment code requirements such as those found in ASME B31 codes and ASME BPVC (III and VIII) as they relate to piping and equipment supports
• Overseeing a consultant or subcontractor

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. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

1. Motor Abilities: Sitting and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).
2. Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.
3. Repetitive work: Prolonged.
4. Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment.
5. Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.

TerraPower's technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower's export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details:

Salary Range Level 10: $109,446 - $164,170

Salary Range Level 11: $120,672 - $201,119

*Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 - 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate's qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
• Vision
• Dental
• Life
• Life and Disability
• Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
• Flexible Work Schedule

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