Lead Principal Engineer, Reactor Design

Key Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. in Mechanical or related discipline from an accredited university and 15+ years direct experience with proven mechanical systems skills.
• Demonstrated diverse and robust experience in leading mechanical design of complex structures and equipment in high temperature and multi-discipline integration. Previous experience with nuclear mechanical components, nuclear reactor equipment, or similar design is highly desired.
• Highly Proficient knowledge of nuclear design codes and standards, including ASME Sect III. Knowledge in Div 5 or high temperature design is highly desired.
• Robust knowledge of complex thermal hydraulic analysis and reactor phenomenon, particularly in transient and safety analysis applications, highly desired.
• Proficient knowledge and experience with nuclear quality fabrication, construction, and lifecycle management processes (including In-Service Inspection, material surveillance, vibration programs, equipment qualification programs, etc), and similar skills.
• Experience in mentorship and technical leadership of high-performance engineering teams.
• Excellent knowledge and practical application of ASME NQA-1 design control program and ANSI/NIRMA CM1.0 configuration management principles.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills.
• Attention to detail and leadership in technical excellence.
• Candidate must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate and lead a design team’s effort with minimal direction.
• Ability to manage design activities that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
• Ability to manage and support numerous simultaneous tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Experience working to ASME NQA-1 quality standards on design activities.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.
• This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.

Job Functions

Salary Range: $173,580 – $231,440

• 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 the state of Washington.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical Vision Dental Life and Disability Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life and Disability
• Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule 10 paid holidays
• 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
• TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/