Nuclear Siting Project Manager – Natrium Technology

Job Title: Nuclear Siting Project Manager – Natrium Technology

Location: Bellevue, WA (Hybrid work options available)

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.

Nuclear Siting Project Manager – Natrium Technology

The Nuclear Siting Project Manager – Natrium Technology will coordinate the siting program for the Natrium technology. This role reports to the VP of Business Development. A successful candidate will have authority and be held accountable for developing project siting scope, budget, and schedule as well as an implementation plan for completing projects while meeting company goals. This individual will manage multidisciplinary teams and external partners to identify, screen, and qualify potential plant sites in alignment with Executive Leadership Team direction and with regulatory, technical, environmental, and stakeholder considerations. The role requires a blend of project management expertise, technical understanding of nuclear siting requirements, and demonstrated track record of strong collaboration skills across engineering, environmental, regulatory, and community engagement disciplines.

Key Responsibilities:

- Program Coordination:

Lead the integrated siting program for Natrium projects, ensuring coordination across relevant TerraPower Departments and schedule, budget, and deliverable alignment across all functional areas (technical, environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement).

- Site Characterization:

Oversee scope and schedule development for project site characterization (e.g. geology, hydrology, and seismology).

- Cross-Functional Integration:

Coordinate input from internal subject matter experts and external consultants (e.g., environmental, geotechnical, regulatory, and land acquisition specialists).

- Regulatory Alignment:

Support TerraPower’s Regulatory Affairs and Licensing Department, as appropriate, for preparation of documentation for NRC early site permits or other federal and state siting approvals; ensure siting activities comply with applicable nuclear and environmental regulations.

- Stakeholder Coordination:

Collaborate closely with government entities, utilities, local and community stakeholders to facilitate transparent communication and long-term partnerships.

- Risk & Decision Support:

Develop and maintain risk registers, decision matrices, and tracking tools to support executive-level site selection decisions.

- Reporting & Documentation:

Prepare regular program reports, briefings, and presentations for leadership, partners, and regulatory bodies.

Qualifications:

Required:

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or a related field.

- Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in nuclear projects (new construction or plant operations), energy infrastructure, or large-scale industrial siting and permitting projects.

- Proven project management experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

- Familiarity with NRC siting criteria (10 CFR Part 100), NEPA, and state-level environmental permitting.

- Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.

- In-depth understanding of nuclear safety regulations and/or environmental standards (e.g., NRC, NEPA).

Preferred:

- Master’s degree in a technical or management discipline.

- PMP or similar project management certification.

- Experience with advanced reactor technologies or DOE/NRC programs.

- Prior experience working with utilities or public-private energy partnerships.

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/or 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 25 pounds

- Repetitive work: Prolonged

- Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work

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

- Travel required: 0-30%

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 will not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.

Job details:

Salary Range Level 10: $117,922 - $176,833

Salary Range Level 11: $138,685 - $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 for family or individual

- Vision

- Dental

- Life

- Life and Disability

- Gender Affirmation Benefits

- Parental Leave

- 401k Plan

- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

- 21 days of annually accrued PTO

- Generous Holiday Schedule

- 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/