TerraPower · 10 hours ago
Chief Nuclear Engineer
Bellevue, Washington, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$217K/yr - $325K/yr
20+ years expTerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. They are seeking a Chief Nuclear Engineer who will provide comprehensive technical oversight and strategic direction for all engineering activities across the Natrium program, ensuring seamless integration of multi-disciplinary engineering efforts.
Clean EnergyCleanTechEnergyNuclear
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Design Authority:
Serves as the overall design authority for the Natrium technology
Develop and maintain design authority capability
Set and maintain the standard of excellence for nuclear safety in engineered products, processes and people
Strategic Leadership:
Establish and maintain technical strategies in partnership with project leadership
Represent engineering disciplines in decision-making and change control processes
Drive integration and coordination across all engineering disciplines
Provide senior level consulting support to multiple project design completion efforts and product development activities
Provide technical advisement to TerraPower executive staff
Technical Oversight:
Provide comprehensive technical oversight across all engineering disciplines including mechanical, electrical, I&C, structural, nuclear, systems, and civil engineering
Ensure technical consistency and integration across all engineering deliverables
Approve highly cross-functional technical deliverables and resolve technical conflicts between disciplines
Establish and maintain a network of subject matter experts across all engineering disciplines
Develop and lead process for technical difference of opinion and arbitration
Guide resolution of complex technical issues and risks critical to project success
Team Management:
Lead, mentor, and develop a team of Chief Engineers to provide design authority functions across all natrium technology areas with emphasis on nuclear safety, design product quality, and timeliness of delivery
Foster collaboration and effective communication between engineering disciplines
Coordinate resource allocation and workload balancing for Chief Engineers
Stakeholder Management:
Represents TerraPower in senior technical capacity facing significant external stakeholders such NRC, utilities, and major technology suppliers
Support licensing activities and regulatory interactions for all engineering disciplines
Qualification
Required
B.S. or higher in engineering from an accredited university
Minimum 20 years of progressive engineering experience in the commercial nuclear power industry
At least 10 years in senior engineering management roles with personnel responsibilities
Comprehensive understanding of nuclear plant construction, commissioning, and operations
Advanced knowledge of nuclear quality programs, design control, and configuration management
Experience with new plant construction efforts, preferably including advanced reactor technologies
Familiarity with the Licensing Modernization Project (LMP, NEI 18-04) framework
Strong understanding of regulatory frameworks and NRC interaction processes
Experience with plant delivery and construction management interfaces
High degree of trust, integrity, and professional ethics
Exceptional communication skills with ability to interface effectively at all organizational levels
Strong decision-making capabilities with sound technical and business judgment
Ability to foster teamwork and build consensus across diverse stakeholder groups
Commitment to safety culture and technical excellence
Strategic mindset with ability to balance long-term vision with near-term execution
Results-oriented with strong accountability for deliverables
Preferred
Advanced degree
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
Medical
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
Company
TerraPower
TerraPower is a nuclear energy technology firm that focuses on developing a sustainable and economic nuclear energy system.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$1.49BKey Investors
Korea Hydro & Nuclear PowerUS Department of Energy
2026-01-20Secondary Market
2025-06-18Series Unknown· $650M
2022-08-15Series A· $830M
Leadership Team
Vanessa Estupinan, MS-HRM
Human Resources Business Partner
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