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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. 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 law.

TerraPower is seeking a highly motivated Construction Oversight Engineer to be a part of the Natrium Regulatory Construction Oversight team. This position reports to the Senior Manager of Regulatory Construction Oversight and supports the Natrium advanced reactor project by conducting technical inspections related to the construction of Kemmerer Unit 1 and other Natrium units. This position also performs quality assurance and supplier oversight functions and leads scheduling activities to ensure effective execution of Regulatory Construction Oversight priorities. Work will be conducted in close consultation with staff from TerraPowers Quality Assurance, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction organizations.

• Develop procedures for regulatory oversight necessary to support the Kemmerer Unit 1 project and other Natrium units
• Provide inspection oversight of the construction of Natrium unit(s), leveraging in-depth knowledge of U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) regulations and inspection procedures
• Review USO and TerraPower quality assurance programs to ensure they continue to meet all applicable requirements and commitments
• Conduct oversight of suppliers to ensure readiness for NRC inspections
• Independently identify issues of concern, proactively communicate with other team members across the organization, as well as management within the Regulatory Construction Oversight organization, and recommend regulatory paths to resolve the issues of concern
• Serve as the lead scheduler for oversight and inspection activities conducted by the Regulatory Construction Oversight organization
• Track and analyze trends, recommending necessary actions to Regulatory Construction Oversight management

• Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited, four-year university or equivalent experience
• 10-15 years of combined experience in nuclear regulatory compliance, including 10 CFR regulations and guidance and NRC reactor inspections for operating and/or construction projects.
• Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards
• Self-starter with ability to manage deadlines
• Strong communication 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 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.

• Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements: Moderate, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds
• Repetitive work: Prolonged
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, sitting and/or walking, climbing working environment (depending on assigned duties) of >8 hrs./day
• Travel required: 15-30%

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: $131,828 - $171,206

This range is specific to Seattle, WA. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidates qualifications and experience.

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
  • Medical
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • Life and Disability
  • Gender Affirma tion 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

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/

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