MCFR Supplier Project Engineer

TITLE: MCFR Supplier Project Engineer

LOCATION: Bellevue and/or Everett, 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 health. In 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. TerraPower’s 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 company’s 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 law. In 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 Supplier Project Engineer

TerraPower is seeking a Supplier Project Engineer to support the Molten Chloride Fast Reactor (MCFR) Program and the Molten Chloride Reactor Experiment (MCRE), as needed. This position reports to the MCFR Project Management Discipline Manager. The role centers on the procurement coordination, project management, and delivery of key equipment and systems, beginning with the MCRE Mockup and evolving towards the MCRE Reactor. You’ll collaborate with Engineering, Project Management, Legal, Procurement, Quality, and Finance organizations in a high-performing, multi-disciplinary environment to deliver MCRE equipment on time and on budget. This role is hybrid with on-site three days per week. The ability to be physically present at our Bellevue, WA headquarters and Everett, WA lab is a requirement. Join the MCFR Program and help advance a first-of-a-kind reactor towards commercial deployment.

Responsibilities:

• Manage supplier performance through application of project management practices overseeing cost, schedule, contract scope, submittal/deliverable, and resources.

• Facilitate supplier selection activities with the Contract Administrator to lead requests for proposals (RFPs) through Bid, Evaluation and Award (BEA) by examining and comparing bids to select the best offer to acquire goods, works, and services necessary to achieve the goals of an organization

• Collaborate with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure fidelity to contract and technical direction with supplier.

• Develop statements of work (SOW) and project planning to execute supplier projects to meet program objectives.

• Coordinate technical review process of supplier deliverables and ensure appropriate responses.

• Manage interfaces between suppliers and MCFR technical team.

• Provide support to contract administration and commercial activities as needed to implement projects.

• Manage submittals between supplier and MCFR Team.

• Maintain awareness of supplier technical capabilities, organization changes and relationships to ensure positive feedback to MCFR.

Key Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering and 6 years of relevant experience for level 10, or 10 years of relevant experience for level 11. Experience level may be partially substituted for advanced degree depending on position relevance

• Preference for experience in procurement of electrical and instrumentation or vessels and piping in a production environment.

• Demonstrated skills in the technical direction of suppliers and in supporting contractual/commercial aspects of customer/supplier relationships.

• Previous experience in technical interface with engineering groups for review and input to supplier activities, including earned value management

• Experience defining supplier scope, including development of statements of work and requests for proposal.

• PMP or CAPM certificate is preferred.

• Experience in managing cost and schedule in Safety Related manufacturing and construction preferred

• Experience in qualification of components or Commercial Grade Dedication preferred

• Must have experience with project controls and organization along with tools and processes to support the same.

• Strong communication skills and attention to detail desired

• 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 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: 10-25%

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: $117,922 - $176,883

Salary Range Level 11: $138,6857 - $208,027

• 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.

Benefits:

• Competitive Compensation

• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments

• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits for family or individual

• 401k Plan

• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Generous Holiday Schedule

• Relocation Assistance

• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

• Flexible Work Schedule

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