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Field Engineer

Kemmerer, WYOnsiteFull Time$96,264–$125,018 /yrPosted 17 days agoVisa sponsorship available

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Required skills

  • Field Engineer
  • Natrium advanced reactor project
  • Kemmerer, Wyoming site
  • Site Design Engineering
  • construction oversight
  • construction team
  • quality
  • project controls
  • field walkdowns
  • drawings

Nice to have

  • nuclear quality requirements
  • NQA-1
  • 3D model viewing tools
  • construction document control systems
  • Primavera P6
  • OSHA 10

Role summary

TerraPower, a nuclear technology company focused on advancing nuclear energy and medical isotopes, seeks a Field Engineer for its Natrium advanced reactor project in Kemmerer, Wyoming. Reporting to Natrium Deployment Engineering, this role supports site design engineering and construction oversight. Responsibilities include conducting field walkdowns, managing requests for information and nonconformances, maintaining as-built records, tracking quantities, reviewing work packages, supporting inspections, preparing daily reports, and ensuring site safety compliance. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) and a minimum of 4 years in field engineering or construction support on large industrial projects. Proficiency in MS Office is essential, with experience in nuclear quality requirements, 3D model viewers, document control systems, Primavera P6, and OSHA certifications being preferred.

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.

Field Engineer – Support

TerraPower, LLC. is seeking a Field Engineer to provide support for construction of the Natrium advanced reactor project at the Kemmerer, Wyoming site (Kemmerer Unit 1). This position reports to Natrium Deployment Engineering. The Field Engineer supports TerraPower's Site Design Engineering and construction oversight staff and works with the construction team, quality, design engineering, and project controls.

Tasks

  • Perform field walkdowns and verify installed conditions against drawings, specifications, and work packages.
  • Log, track, and follow up on requests for information, field change requests, and nonconformances until closure.
  • Prepare and maintain field markups, redlines, and as-built records, and confirm they are transmitted to design engineering and document control.
  • Track installed quantities against planned quantities and provide data to project controls.
  • Assist in reviewing work packages for completeness, constructability, and readiness.
  • Support inspections, hold points, and turnover documentation, and compile supporting records.
  • Prepare daily field reports and photo documentation of site progress and issues.
  • Maintain open-action logs and communicate issues to the Field Engineering SME and design engineering.
  • Comply with site safety requirements and report unsafe conditions.
  • Key Qualifications and Skills

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, or a related technical discipline from an ABET accredited institution, or equivalent experience.
  • Minimum of 4 years of experience in field engineering, construction engineering, or construction support on power generation, nuclear, or large industrial projects
  • Ability to read and interpret drawings, specifications, and isometrics.
  • Experience with nuclear quality requirements (NQA-1, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B) is preferred.
  • Familiarity with 3D model viewing tools and construction document control systems.
  • Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Experience with Primavera P6 is a plus.
  • OSHA 10 or 30 certification is preferred.
  • Ability to meet site access requirements, including training and any screening required.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills and attention to detail.
  • The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.
  • 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%
  • 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: $96,264 – $125,018Any 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 Wyoming 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/

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