Construction Oversight Engineer

TerraPower LLC.; Oregon (WI); On-site; USD 149,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO 21 days

10 holidays

Relocation assistance

Educational support

Job summary

TerraPower LLC. seeks a Construction Oversight Engineer for the Natrium regulatory oversight team in Seattle. You will conduct technical inspections of Natrium unit construction, lead QA and supplier oversight, and schedule oversight activities in coordination with QA, Procurement and Construction teams.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in engineering and 10+ years in nuclear regulatory compliance, with a demonstrated ability to manage deadlines and maintain high integrity.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in nuclear regulatory compliance, including 10 CFR regulations and NRC reactor inspections.
• Capability to adhere to strict quality assurance standards.
• Self-starter with ability to manage deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop procedures for regulatory oversight for Kemmerer Unit 1 and other Natrium units.
• Provide inspection oversight of Natrium unit construction per NRC regulations.
• Review USO and TerraPower QA programs to ensure compliance.
• Oversee suppliers for NRC inspection readiness.
• Lead scheduling for oversight and inspection activities.
• Track and analyze trends to guide management.

Skills

Nuclear regulatory compliance

Regulatory inspections

Quality assurance

Self-starter

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Job description

TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. 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. TerraPower’s 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 company’s 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.

Engineer, Regulatory Construction Oversight

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 TerraPower’s Quality Assurance, Procurement, Fabrication, and Construction organizations.

Responsibilities

• 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

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited, four-year university or equivalent experience
• 10+ 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
• 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

• 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
• 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

Salary Range: $148,722 - $193,146

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 candidate’s 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 Affimation Benefits
• 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

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