Senior Nuclear Commissioning Engineer

Terrapower, Llc; Wyoming (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

TerraPower, based in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Commissioning Engineer focused on integrated design, commissioning, and operations for the Natrium Demonstration Plant. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scheduling, and ensure high-quality engineering and testing deliverables.

The role requires 5+ years in nuclear power, SRO/STA qualifications, and experience with commissioning processes and long-term scheduling. On-site work and collaboration with multiple stakeholders are essential.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or other relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university or equivalent experience.
• 5+ years direct nuclear power plant experience. Responsibility for safety-related (or equivalent) systems and components is preferred.
• 5+ years direct experience in commercial nuclear reactor operating experience, including Senior Reactor Operator qualification or equivalent; Shift Technical Advisor qualification preferred.
• Experience in developing and/or using commissioning administrative processes and procedures.
• Experience in implementing integrated plant design of nuclear systems, including complex systems and structures highly desired but not required.
• Experience developing and/or approving nuclear plant operations and maintenance procedures is preferred.
• Experience using P6 Primavera or a similar application to develop long-term schedules is preferred.
• Knowledge of the implementing requirements for and licensing basis criteria for nuclear work control, maintenance strategies, and operational programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate geographically diverse design and commissioning team members to develop design and testing documentation.
• Develop and implement commissioning administrative programs and procedures.
• Create an integrated nuclear plant commissioning schedule across multiple organizations.
• Support development and maintenance of plant level and system level requirements, specifications, and strategies for commissioning and operations.
• Lead commissioning and design efforts to evaluate plant control and transient responses and recommend optimizations for efficient operations.
• Provide oversight for commissioning programs, processes, and procedures to ensure tests meet design criteria.
• Support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports.

Skills

Nuclear power plant experience

SRO qualification

Shift Technical Advisor

Scheduling experience

Technical writing

Education

B.S. degree in Nuclear, Mechanical or Electrical engineering

Tools

P6 Primavera

Job description

TerraPower, based in Bellevue, WA, seeks a Commissioning Engineer focused on integrated design, commissioning, and operations for the Natrium Demonstration Plant. You will coordinate cross-functional teams, manage scheduling, and ensure high-quality engineering and testing deliverables.

The role requires 5+ years in nuclear power, SRO/STA qualifications, and experience with commissioning processes and long-term scheduling. On-site work and collaboration with multiple stakeholders are essential.