Nuclear Licensing Engineer

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 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. 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.

Nuclear Licensing Engineer

Terra Power is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Licensing Engineer to be a part of the Natrium® Licensing team. This position reports to a Licensing Manager and provides licensing support to the Natrium advanced reactor project, 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 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 for 10 CFR part 30, 40, and 70 (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

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
• 10 years plus experience with 10 CFR regulations and guidance
• 10 years plus experience with NRC licensing actions involving 10 CFR 30, 40, and 70 applications
• 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 teamwork
• Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications

Job Functions:

Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.

• Motor Abilities:
  Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
• Physical exertion and/or requirements:
  Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
• Repetitive work:
  Prolonged
• Special…