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 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. TerraPowers 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 companys 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 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. Youll 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.

TerraPowers Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) program is commercializing the technology to operate a fast spectrum chloride salt cooled molten salt reactor. TerraPowers 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 (400C 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 IEEEIEEE 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 applicants 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)

TerraPowers 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 TerraPowers 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 : $117922 - $176883

Salary Range Level 11 : $- $208027

• 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 candidates qualifications and 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 :

Key Skills

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 117922 - 176883