Commissioning Engineer

Terra Power, a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, is seeking a highly motivated and forward-thinking professional to focus on advanced nuclear reactor research and development and influencing change within the nuclear power landscape.

We are 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.

The Commissioning Engineer reports to the USO Commissioning Manager and is focused on the integrated design, commissioning, and operation of plant systems, structures and integrated analysis of the facility with a focus on commissioning plan and product development. The position requires a high potential individual who will focus on nuclear island commissioning and plant operations related aspects of the Natrium Demonstration Plant being developed including scheduling, planning, and testing product development.

• Coordinate geographically diverse design and commissioning team members to develop supporting design and testing documentation. The team is composed of Terra Power employees, subcontracted resources, partner employees, and customers.
• Develop and implement commissioning administrative programs and procedures.
• Develop and coordinate the creation of an integrated nuclear plant commissioning schedule across multiple organizations.
• Support the develop, maintenance, and refinement of plant level and system level requirements, specifications, and strategy documents related to commissioning, plant operations and maintenance activities over the lifecycle of a nuclear facility.
• Develop and lead commissioning and design efforts to evaluate plant integrated control and transient event responses and provide recommendations/optimizations to deliver efficient plant operational strategies to influence design.
• Support teammates and contractors in the plant development efforts through oversight and interface activities.
• Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.
• Support licensing activities associated with Safety Analysis Reports.
• Provide leadership and oversight of commissioning programs, processes, and procedures to ensure testing meets design criteria.

• 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.
• Deep understanding of the nuclear regulations, plant work control processes, operational design philosophies, and integrated plant operations during normal and off-normal events.
• Deep understanding of configuration management principles, as well as knowledge of design control tools application on nuclear or similar complex industrial applications.
• Knowledge of Risk Informed methodologies for integrated plant design or similar probabilistic methods in design, desired but not required.
• Excellent technical writing, communication, and presentation skills, including periodic training development and presentation.
• Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.
• Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.
• Ability to work on tasks that require a multi-disciplinary approach.
• Experience working to quality standards NQA-1 or ISO 9001.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.