Sodium-Air Heat Exchanger Lead Engineer

<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>TITLE:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Sodium-Air Heat Exchanger Lead Engineer</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>LOCATION: <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  <span data-teams="true">Remote</span></span></strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">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 friendlya 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.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>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.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Sodium-Air Heat Exchanger Lead Engineer</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">The Sodium-Air Heat Exchanger (AHX) Lead Engineer reports to the Intermediate Air Cooling System Manager and is focused on AHX component design, analysis, its performance within the system, and vendor oversight. In this role, you will act as a design engineer for TerraPower’s advanced nuclear reactor projects. The successful candidate will integrate and coordinate with engineers working on interfacing systems. The AHX Lead Engineer will work as part of a high-performing team of engineers and scientists.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Responsibilities</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Design of fluid systems from development of requirements through final design and commissioning.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Perform technical trade studies and decisions to refine system design.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Oversee suppliers during development and fabrication of sodium processing, filtration, and monitoring equipment</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Review component designs in the context of the greater system design to determine how detailed design of components impacts the greater system.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Prepare system level engineering documentation including technical specifications and operations narratives.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Review system documentation to anticipate and resolve system and plant level integration issues before they are realized.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Support design reviews as system designs are established and refined.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Develop and review technical design documents, such as System Design Descriptions, Interface Control Documents, Engineering Design Specifications, etc.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Generate design packages for system designs including coordinating of calculations, design reports, drawings, and specifications.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Interface with the design team to create and manage drawing packages of system designs, including but not limited to Piping and Instrumentation Diagrams (P&IDs), 3D models, and system interface drawings.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Interface with various design disciplines (such as mechanical, instrumentation and controls, civil, and nuclear) to identify and develop system design and performance criteria.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Propose and initiate testing programs for system development and qualification.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Provide support and oversight during test execution, evaluation of test results, and reporting of test results.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Key Qualifications and Skills</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>B.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university and 18+ years experience; M.S. in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering or related discipline from an accredited university and 12+ years experience; or PhD in Mechanical, Chemical, Nuclear Engineering, or related discipline from an accredited university and 8 years experience</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Strong understanding of ASME BPVC Section VIII</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Familiarity with engineering software used for heat exchanger design (HTRI Xchanger Suite, ANSYS Fluent, COMPRESS)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Experience with piping systems and the ability to read and draw P&IDs.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Experience working with suppliers in design and fabrication of components</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Familiarity with safety classifications of systems, structures, and components.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Familiarity with piping design and analysis.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Experience working to quality standards on design activities, such as ASME NQA-1, AS 9100, ISO 9001, or equivalent.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Must be a self-starter and possess ability to coordinate with minimal direction.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Ability to handle projects that include many competing objectives and design constraints, with ability to resolve conflicts between objectives.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Attention to detail and aspiration for technical excellence.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Excellent technical writing, verbal communication, and presentation skills.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Job Functions</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>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.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Motor Abilities: Sitting and/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Repetitive work: Prolonged</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Travel required: 0-25% (depending on location)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>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.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Government export authorization approval times vary.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>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.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Job details </strong></p> <p><strong>Salary Range Level 13</strong>:  $194,197 -  $279,158<strong><br></strong>Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications and experience.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>This range is specific to Washington State.</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Job Type:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Full-time</strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;"><strong>Benefits: </strong></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Competitive Compensation</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Medical</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Vision</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Dental</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Life</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Life and Disability</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Gender Affirmation Benefits</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Parental Leave</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>401k Plan</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>21 days of annually accrued PTO</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Generous Holiday Schedule</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>10 paid holidays</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Relocation Assistance</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Professional and Educational Support Opportunities</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">•<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span>Flexible Work Schedule</p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">TerraPower Career and Benefits information:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">  </span> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 0in; line-height: normal;">Please visit to apply</p> <br/> <i> Job posting details for Sodium-Air Heat Exchanger Lead Engineer at TerraPower in Bellevue, Washington, United States, 98008. Compensation / salary range: $194,197 - $279,158Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications and experience. ClimateTechList gathers 9,000+ job openings from over 509 climate tech companies and updates them daily.</i>

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