Nuclear Licensing Engineer

TITLE: Nuclear Licensing Engineer

LOCATION: Bellevue WA USA or Rockville MD

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 is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Licensing Engineer to be a part of the Natrium Licensing team. This position reports to a Licensing Manager and provides licensing support to the Natrium advanced reactor project develops licensing documents and supports regulatory audits and engagements. Work will be in close consultation with Engineering staff and will ensure Licensing documents are created in accordance with TerraPower licensing strategy and guidance. Support for engagements with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission includes pre-application meetings preparing and reviewing Construction Permit Application revisions preparing and reviewing topical reports and responding to NRC audit questions and requests for additional information.

Responsibilities

Draft author and review licensing documents including sections of a Construction Permit Application or Operating License Application (e.g. Safety Analysis Report and Environmental Report)

Coordinate with project stakeholders to prepare responses to NRC audit questions and requests for additional information

Interface with the Licensing Team to complete licensing tasks

Coordinate with design personnel to ensure designs and design changes meet regulatory requirements

Prepare review and maintain licensing documentation in compliance with regulations and strict quality assurance standards

Interface with technical discipline teams at TerraPower partners and contractors

Review correspondence to and from regulatory agencies

Develop licensing strategies to support project goals

Key Qualifications and Skills

Bachelors degree in engineering from an accredited four-year university or equivalent experience

Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards

Demonstrated applicable experience in nuclear licensing or comparable field

Familiarity with 10 CFR regulations and guidance

Familiarity with content of 10 CFR 50 applications

Self-Starter with ability to manage deadlines

Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word PowerPoint Outlook Excel) and Adobe Professional

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

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: 0-10%

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 9: $99041 - $148561
Salary Range 10: $113605 - $170408

*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 candidates qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

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

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: visit to apply