Principal Nuclear Licensing Engineer

Principal Nuclear Licensing Engineer

Bellevue, WA, USA

Terra Power 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, Terra Power 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. Terra Power’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.

Terra Power is seeking 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. Terra Power 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.

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 Terra Power licensing strategy and guidance. Support for engagements with the U.S. 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.

• 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 Terra Power, partners, and contractors
• Review correspondence to and from regulatory agencies
• Develop licensing strategies to support project goals

• 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
• Understanding of nuclear reactor design and operation
• Self‑starter with ability to manage deadlines
• Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Professional
• Strong communication skills
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster…