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TITLE:Lab Engineer

LOCATION:Everett, WA, USA

TerraPower® is a nuclear energy technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At our core, we are working to raise living standards globally. The essential factor? Energy. In 2006, Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries decided that the private sector needed to take action. They believed that business interests could develop a scalable, sustainable, low-carbon and cost-competitive energy source that would allow all nations to quicken their pace of economic development and reduce poverty. TerraPower’s goal is to provide the world with a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy.

TerraPower, LLC was established to bring together the strengths and experience of the world’s public and private nuclear energy sectors to develop a new generation of nuclear reactors that would responsibly meet growing energy needs around the globe. Its approach addresses the traditional shortcomings of nuclear power, in terms of safety, cost effectiveness, environmental soundness, and resistance to weapons proliferation.

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. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Lab Engineer

The Lab Engineer will assume responsibility for coordinating all building upgrades, maintenance, and facility modifications to support TerraPower projects. This individual will interact heavily with individual projects who are working in the lab and will identify facility requirements needed to support business priorities. They will ensure vendor operations onsite are conducted safely and efficiently and coordinate vendor and TerraPower project schedules. They will provide input into facility budget recommendations/needs.

Responsibilities

  • Be knowledgeable of and ensure lab facilities adhere to applicable WAC, RCW, ICC, and NFPA rules
  • Oversight of service vendors when onsite at the lab facility
  • Review equipment specifications and ensure compatibility with facility requirements
  • Develop installation plans for new equipment
  • Lead the technical troubleshooting efforts for equipment failures and develop corrective maintenance plans for the same
  • Coordinate power needs and uses for different projects at the lab facility
  • Passion for working with various types of electrical and mechanical equipment, keeping track of multiple projects and their goals, and communicating with a wide variety of workers and vendors with different backgrounds and knowledge levels
  • Assist in development of a preventive maintenance plan for all lab facility equipment

Key Qualifications and Skills

  • B.S. or higher in mechanical engineering field, electrical engineering, or equivalent facility or equipment management experience required
  • Experience creating and modifying technical drawings and prints
  • Experience planning, managing, and coordinating multiple projects
  • AutoCAD experience is a plus
  • Effective written and verbal English communication skills 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/or standing for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands).
  • Physical exertion and/or requirements: Moderate, with ability to safely lift up to 45 pounds. Extended periods of walking.
  • Repetitive work: Prolonged.
  • Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work.
  • Working Alone/on own for periods of time
  • Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.
  • Travel required: 0-5%.

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:

Salary Range Level 10: $105,236 - $157,855

Salary Range Level 11: $116,030 - $193,384

  • Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary bands. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

Job Type: Full-time

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
  • Typically, our employee salaries are within .90 – 1.0 of the mid-point of the posted salary band. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications and experience. This range is specific to Washington State.

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