Job Opportunities API

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 health. 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.    Principal 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 Director and provides licensing support to Natrium advanced reactor projects, 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 (NRC) includes pre-application meetings, preparing and reviewing permit and license applications, 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 Bachelor’s 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 Ability to analyze and interpret U.S. NRC regulations and guidance Experience with U.S. NRC construction permit and operating license application preparation and/or reviews Project management experience, including developing and maintaining schedules; meeting deadlines; formulating budgets; and leading teams Un