Lead Principal Engineer, Risk and Safety Analysis

The Lead Principal Engineer, Risk and Safety Analysis is highly technical, hands-on role that requires in-depth understanding of the cross-functional needs between probabilistic risk analysis, deterministic safety analysis and their relationships to plant, system and component design to support the development and execution of new projects. In that context, the risk and safety analysis lead engineer is responsible for providing planning and technical guidance, performing work as necessary as well as managing complex interfaces across multiple groups including stakeholders external to Safety and Engineering Analysis.

The Lead Principal Engineer, Risk and Safety Analysis is also responsible for communicating technical and execution issues needing attention to Safety and Engineering Analysis and project leadership. The Lead Principal Engineer, Risk and Safety Analysis is also expected to interface regularly with Chief Engineers as part of project definition and execution.

The Risk and Safety Analysis Lead Engineer cross-functional areas of responsibility include

• Probabilistic risk assessment and deterministic safety analysis
• Integration of risk and safety into plant and/or system design

Responsibilities:

More specifically, the Risk and Safety Analysis Lead engineer is responsible for

• Supporting the project leadership team with developing roadmaps, planning (baseline or recovery), short- and long-term strategies, decisions and issue resolution.
• Collaborating across cross-functional teams to ensure that the right analyses using the right inputs are performed to meet the needs of new projects (functional, performance, interface, safety, quality, etc.).
• Performing review to identify impacted released documents and/or in-progress activities in the areas of responsibility when participating to project definition and execution.
• Mentoring technical staff and junior managers to develop a proficient and efficient organization to support multiple projects.
• As assigned, the Risk and Safety Analysis Lead Engineer is expected to perform work in one or multiple areas of responsibilities.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• B.S, M.S. or Ph.D. in mechanical, nuclear or other relevant engineering from an accredited university.
• Minimum 15 years of related experience with B.S. degree, or 12 years with M.S. degree, or 8 years with Ph.D. degree with a demonstrated ability to produce a high-quality work product.
• Demonstrated work experience with probabilistic risk assessment and safety analyses is required. Additional experience with their application to the development of new project is a plus.
• Good understanding of plant and system design and how they are informed by PRA and DSA.
• Experience interfacing with various engineering disciplines, cross-functional teams and other stakeholders.
• Knowledge of NEI-18-04 and its implementation for establishing the licensing basis of advanced reactors is a plus.
• Strong communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Creative, proactive, attentive to detail, and take ownership of problems and their resolution
• Demonstrated flexibility and learning attitude when responsibilities require involvement in new areas.
• Working experience using codes and standards as well as procedures. This includes experience working under a quality assurance program like ASME NQA-1
• Skilled in detailed oriented and timely reviews of engineering documents to ensure consistency, precision, and technical rigor.
• Ability to work multiple tasks concurrently with minimal direction.
• In-depth knowledge of sodium fast reactors and their safety case is a plus.

This position is subject to qualification requirements in accordance with ANSI/ANS 3.1. Candidates must meet the minimum education and experience criteria applicable to the role, including relevant nuclear industry experience where required. Verification of data will be part of the hiring process.

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 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 hours/day
• Travel required 0-10%

Job details

Salary Range: $184,368 - $245,824

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
  • Vision
  • Dental
  • 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

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