TITLE: Lab Engineer
LOCATION: Everett, WA, USA
TerraPower® is a nuclear energy technology company based in Bellevue, Washington. At our core, we are working to raise living standards globally. The essential factor? Energy. In 2006, Bill Gates and a group of like-minded visionaries decided that the private sector needed to take action. They believed that business interests could develop a scalable, sustainable, low-carbon and cost-competitive energy source that would allow all nations to quicken their pace of economic development and reduce poverty. TerraPower’s goal is to provide the world with a more affordable, secure and environmentally friendly form of nuclear energy.
TerraPower, LLC was established to bring together the strengths and experience of the world’s public and private nuclear energy sectors to develop a new generation of nuclear reactors that would responsibly meet growing energy needs around the globe. Its approach addresses the traditional shortcomings of nuclear power, in terms of safety, cost effectiveness, environmental soundness, and resistance to weapons proliferation.
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. We are an equal opportunity employer.

KEY QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS

• B.S. or higher in mechanical engineering field, electrical engineering, or equivalent facility or equipment management experience required
• Experience creating and modifying technical drawings and prints
• Experience planning, managing, and coordinating multiple projects
• AutoCAD experience is a plus
• Effective written and verbal English communication skills required
• The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Be knowledgeable of and ensure lab facilities adhere to applicable WAC, RCW, ICC, and NFPA rules
• Oversight of service vendors when onsite at the lab facility
• Review equipment specifications and ensure compatibility with facility requirements
• Develop installation plans for new equipment
• Lead the technical troubleshooting efforts for equipment failures and develop corrective maintenance plans for the same
• Coordinate power needs and uses for different projects at the lab facility
• Passion for working with various types of electrical and mechanical equipment, keeping track of multiple projects and their goals, and communicating with a wide variety of workers and vendors with different backgrounds and knowledge levels
• Assist in development of a preventive maintenance plan for all lab facility equipment

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: Moderate, with ability to safely lift up to 45 pounds. Extended periods of walking.
• Repetitive work: Prolonged.
• Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work.
• Working Alone/on own for periods of time
• Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hrs./day.
• Travel required: 0-5%