Nuclear Plant Siting and Environmental Licensing EngineerReports to the Senior Manager Nuclear Plant Siting and Environmental Licensing and is responsible for assisting with activities for siting and environmental licensing submittals. This role will integrate environmental requirements into project planning documents, permit applications, design criteria, construction plans, schedules, and subcontract documents.
The position will assist in the development of the siting and the Environmental Report for the license application, implement the siting and environmental licensing strategy, develop regulatory submittals, and assist in managing interactions with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, other regulatory authorities, and industry groups.
Responsibilities:
- Integrates environmental requirements into project planning, permitting, design, construction, commissioning and startup, and operations.
- Assists in the development and implementation of the Siting and Environmental Licensing Project Plans
- Assists in the development, execution and maintenance of the schedule for preparing and obtaining regulatory approval of licensing submittals.
- Assists in planning, coordinating, organizing, and executing on-going siting and environmental licensing activities.
- Assists in preparing for meetings as well as preparation for submittals and interactions with the regulatory authorities.
- Participates in meetings with team members, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders to advise them of environmental requirements that may affect their work.
- Assists in managing interactions and communications with the regulatory authorities.
- Supports the development of siting and environmental licensing submittals including implementation of the licensing strategy
- Actively participates in industry groups and forums, implementing lessons learned and industry best practices at TerraPower.
Key Qualifications:- B.S. degree with a strong experience base in the nuclear field;
- Specialized knowledge in a field of science (e.g., meteorology, ecology, biology, forestry, wetlands, archeology), engineering (e.g., civil, environmental, mechanical) or related disciplines
- 5+ years of direct nuclear reactor siting and environmental licensing experience
- 5+ years of direct experience with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
- 5+ years of direct experience in project management.
- The candidate must be an excellent communicator, team oriented, willing to operate within a matrix organization and is able to direct remote team members.
- Experience working with plant design teams is desirable.
- Experience with advanced reactors is desirable, but not mandatory.
- 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 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 10-30%
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:
Seattle, WA: $157,247 - $209,663
Kemmerer, WY: $137,591 - $183,455
Rockville, MD: $$150,695 - $200,927
*Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual's qualifications experience.
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
- Relocation Assistance
- Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
