Design Authority Director

TITLE: Design Authority Director

LOCATION: Bellevue, WA, USA

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.

Design Authority Director

The Natrium Design Authority Director reports directly to the Senior Vice President, Design Authority and is a position focused on the management of the Natrium Engineering Processes, Programs and Digital Engineering teams. In this role you will lead the development of new and innovative engineering tools to deliver TerraPower's Natrium advanced reactor design. The Design Authority Director will provide overall strategic direction for the department and for the Natrium project, including partner design organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide overall strategic direction and goals for the department.
• Provide leadership, guidance, mentorship, creative and technical oversight to department personnel.
• Interface with other Design Authority senior leaders on resource utilization, administrative and technical matters.
• Interface with partner design organizations for implementation and deployment of new tools, procedures, and training.
• Integrate the efforts of the Engineering Process, Engineering Programs, and Digital Engineering teams.
• Communicate progress and status to the Natrium project leadership and engineering staff.
• Implement an effective change management process across the department for all new and revised processes.
• Implement continuous improvement program for department.
• Hire and retain leadership and technical positions within the department.
• Interface with HR on department related issues.
• Ensure the department is adhering to corporate procedures/policies and the departments' activities are compliant with federal and local regulations.
• Coordinate budgets and financial planning for the department.
• Coordinate with other internal organizations including HR, Finance, Procurement, Licensing, Legal, to ensure department deliverables are met.
• Ensure compliance with engineering procedures and training.
• Support licensing activities associated with the department.
• Coordinate and lead planning efforts and maintain schedule.
• Support business development activities.
• Develop department specific operating procedures/processes.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• B.S. or higher in relevant engineering discipline from an accredited university and 20 years direct experience in an Engineering work environment.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification preferred.
• Experience in leading large multi-disciplinary teams with personnel responsibilities.
• Experience in engineering program management across large organizations.
• Demonstrated success in project management of new initiatives and change management.
• Experience with continuous improvement, lean, and/or six sigma programs.
• Experience with new plant design efforts in a management role.
• Advanced knowledge and experience in nuclear quality programs, design control, and configuration management principles, practices, and tools.
• Experience working to ASME NQA-1 and 10 CFR 50 Appendix B programs.
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, able to 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/or 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 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 hrs./day
• Travel required: 0-5%

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 14: $205,189 - $278,271

*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 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

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