Nuclear Siting Project Manager – Natrium Technology

Job Title: Nuclear Siting Project Manager Natrium Technology

Location: Bellevue WA (Hybrid work options available)

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 Siting Project Manager Natrium Technology

The Nuclear Siting Project Manager Natrium Technology will coordinate the siting program for the Natrium technology. This role reports to the VP of Business Development. A successful candidate will have authority and be held accountable for developing project siting scope budget and schedule as well as an implementation plan for completing projects while meeting company goals. This individual will manage multidisciplinary teams and external partners to identify screen and qualify potential plant sites in alignment with Executive Leadership Team direction and with regulatory technical environmental and stakeholder considerations. The role requires a blend of project management expertise technical understanding of nuclear siting requirements and demonstrated track record of strong collaboration skills across engineering environmental regulatory and community engagement disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

Program Coordination:

Lead the integrated siting program for Natrium projects ensuring coordination across relevant TerraPower Departments and schedule budget and deliverable alignment across all functional areas (technical environmental regulatory and stakeholder engagement).

Site Characterization:

Oversee scope and schedule development for project site characterization (e.g. geology hydrology and seismology).

Cross-Functional Integration:

Coordinate input from internal subject matter experts and external consultants (e.g. environmental geotechnical regulatory and land acquisition specialists).

Regulatory Alignment:

Support TerraPowers Regulatory Affairs and Licensing Department as appropriate for preparation of documentation for NRC early site permits or other federal and state siting approvals; ensure siting activities comply with applicable nuclear and environmental regulations.

Stakeholder Coordination:

Collaborate closely with government entities utilities local and community stakeholders to facilitate transparent communication and long-term partnerships.

Risk & Decision Support:

Develop and maintain risk registers decision matrices and tracking tools to support executive-level site selection decisions.

Reporting & Documentation:

Prepare regular program reports briefings and presentations for leadership partners and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications:

Required:

Bachelors degree in Engineering Environmental Science Project Management or a related field.

Minimum 8 years of relevant experience in nuclear projects (new construction or plant operations) energy infrastructure or large-scale industrial siting and permitting projects.

Proven project management experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Familiarity with NRC siting criteria (10 CFR Part 100) NEPA and state-level environmental permitting.

Excellent organizational communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

In-depth understanding of nuclear safety regulations and/or environmental standards (e.g. NRC NEPA).

Preferred:

Masters degree in a technical or management discipline.

PMP or similar project management certification.

Experience with advanced reactor technologies or DOE/NRC programs.

Prior experience working with utilities or public-private energy partnerships.

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: 0-30%

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 will not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details:

Salary Range Level 10: $117922 - $176833

Salary Range Level 11: $138685 - $208027

* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individuals qualifications 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 for family or individual

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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