MCFR Electrical Engineer, System Design

TITLE:MCFR Electrical Engineer, System Design

LOCATION:Bellevue, WA

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. In addition, as a federal contractor, TerraPower has instituted an Affirmative Action Plan (AAP) in an effort to proactively recruit, hire, and promote women, minorities, disabled persons and veterans.

MCFR Electrical Engineer, System Design

TerraPower is seeking an Electrical Engineer to support the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program and the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE). This position reports to the MCFR System Design Manager. The role centers on the MCRE project, beginning with supporting the MCRE Mockup integration/commissioning activities and evolving toward supporting completion of detailed design for the MCRE Electrical system. You’ll collaborate with electrical/I&C, mechanical, and plant design teams in a high-performing, multi-disciplinary environment to deliver electrical design deliverables and support field commissioning activities. This position requires onsite work (up to 5 days a week) at the TerraPower Bellevue, WA office to interface with the rest of the Engineering Design Team. As needed, onsite work at the TerraPower Everett, WA laboratory may be required.

TerraPower’s Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program is commercializing the technology to operate a fast spectrum, chloride salt cooled molten salt reactor. TerraPower’s work focuses on a fast neutron spectrum to minimize the reactivity impact of fission products and avoid the need for online reprocessing that is required in thermal spectrum molten salt reactor concepts.

Responsibilities:

- Support the design of Electrical systems from systems and sub-system functional requirements through final design.

- Support the commissioning, testing, and planning of Electrical systems and equipment.

- Develop and review system- and component-level specifications and scopes of work.

- Own integration with mechanical and structural components and equipment mounting for electrical components such as cable tray, conduit, and junction boxes.

- Provide technical direction and guidance to engineers in applicable nuclear and non-nuclear related design standards.

- Specify and describe suitability of electrical equipment techniques for use in molten salt reactor related technologies, including analysis of radiation tolerance, power quality response time, and actuation and protective functions.

- Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Requirements Documents, System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc.

- Apply engineering principles and best practices to prepare electrical design deliverables such as electrical load calculations, single-line diagrams, wiring diagrams, termination schedules, cable routing and tray layouts, engineering reports, instrumentation and equipment specifications.

- Generate integrated design package for assigned systems and sub-systems.

- Support oversight of related supplier contracts by ensuring delivery of data and other deliverables to meet TerraPower requirements, as well as coordination and performance of technical reviews of deliverables.

- Support continuous learning and application of nuclear industry best practices in order to maintain the highest quality of engineering design and proactively identify process change/enhancement opportunities.

- Integrate with work of other disciplines, engineers, scientists, and subject matter experts.

Key Qualifications and Skills

- B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent and 6 years (Level 10) or 10 years (Level 11) of relevant experience. Experience level may be partially substituted for advanced degree depending on position relevance.

- Demonstrated ability to make strategic decisions.

- Extensive experience in managing complex problems.

- Ability to work with highly collaborative team.

- Ability to problem solve quickly and efficiently.

- Experience in design and application of experimental hardware, instrumentation, and engineering laboratory or industry best practices.

- Experience incorporating AC and DC system designs, motor control centers (MCCs), protection and coordination systems, and cabling systems.

- Experience with heating and temperature control designs preferred.

- General hardware, electrical, and/or estimating experience desired.

- Familiarity with the selection, sizing, and regulations of power distribution components (e.g. switchgear, distribution panels, disconnects, breakers, transformers, inverters, MCCs).

- Experience with cable and raceway design.

- Experience designing and operating high-temperature processes (400°C and higher).

- Capable of electrical calculations to determine the circuit protection and protective devices required for power and control circuits.

- Experience with electrical design per electrical codes and regulations (e.g. NFPA 70/70E/79, UL).

- Familiar with IEEE 323, 344, 379, IEEE 603, IEEE 7-4.3.2 and IEEE 497, or equivalent IEC standards strongly desired but not required.

- Experience with CAD software to deliver design deliverables (e.g. AutoCAD Standard/Electrical/Plant3D, SmartPlant), desired but not required.

- The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

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 and standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).

- Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds.

- Repetitive work: Prolonged.

- Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work and ability to perform role in personal protective equipment.

- Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.

- Travel: 0 - 10%, (frequent inter-office travel, locally)

TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details

Job Type: Full-time

Salary Range Level 10: $117,922 - $176,883

Salary Range Level 11: $138,6857 - $208,027

- We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Benefits:

- Competitive Compensation

- Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

- Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits Medical

o Vision

o Dental

o Life

o Life and Disability

o Gender Affirmation Benefits

o Parental Leave

- 401k Plan

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

o 21 days of annually accrued PTO

- Generous Holiday Schedule

o 10 paid holidays

- Relocation Assistance

- Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

- Flexible Work Schedule

TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/