TITLE : Nuclear Licensing Engineer (MCFR)
LOCATION : Bellevue WA or Rockville MD 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 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. TerraPowers 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 companys 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 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.
Nuclear Licensing Engineer
TerraPower LLC. is seeking to hire a highly capable and motivated Nuclear Licensing Engineer to be a part of the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) Licensing Team. This position reports to a Licensing Manager and provides licensing support for the MCFR advanced reactor project supports development of licensing documents and regulatory engagements. Work will be in close consultation with Engineering and other Licensing staff and will ensure documents are created in accordance with TerraPower licensing strategy and guidance. This position also supports preparation and interaction with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission including pre-application discussions preparing / reviewing Construction Permit and Operating License Application content and preparing / reviewing topical reports.
Responsibilities :
Supports the drafting authoring and review of licensing documents including sections of a Construction Permit Application Preliminary Safety Analysis Report Environmental Report Operating License Application and Final Safety Analysis Report
Interface with the Licensing Team to complete licensing tasks
Coordinating with design personnel to ensure designs and design changes meet regulatory requirements
Preparing reviewing and maintaining licensing documentation in compliance with regulations and quality assurance standards
Interfacing with technical discipline teams
Preparing and reviewing technical material
Reviewing correspondence to and from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Key Qualifications and Skills :
Bachelors degree from an accredited four-year university or equivalent experience
Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards.
Self-starter with ability to manage deadlines and work in a dynamic environment
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Outlook Excel) and Adobe
5 or more years demonstrated applicable experience in technical writing nuclear licensing quality assurance project management or comparable field
Familiarity with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and / or Department of Energy regulatory structure (e.g. 10 CFR 50 / 52 10 CFR 830)
Familiarity with standard review plans and guidance for the licensing of test and power reactors (e.g. NUREG-1537 NEI 18-04)
Strong communication skills with an emphasis on writing and interpersonal skills
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications
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 applicants 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.
Motor Abilities : Sitting and / or standing for extended periods bending / stooping grasping / gripping fine motor control (hands)
Physical exertion and / or requirements : Minimal with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
Repetitive work : Prolonged
Special Senses : Visual and audio focused work
Work Conditions : Stairs typing / keyboard standard and / or sitting working environment of >
8 hrs. / day
Travel required : 0-5%
TerraPowers 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 TerraPowers 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 12 : $168316 - $252475
Salary Range Level 13 : $196537 - $294806
Job Type : Full-time Benefits :
Competitive Compensation
Salary eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical o Vision
o Dental
o Life
o Life and Disability
o Gender Affirmation Benefits
o Parental Leave
401k Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
o 21 days of annually accrued PTO
Generous Holiday Schedule
o 10 paid holidays
Relocation Assistance
Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
o Flexible Work Schedule
TerraPower Career and Benefits information :
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
Monthly Salary Salary : 168316 - 252475
Nuclear Engineer • Bellevue, Washington, USA