CAE Project Engineer, EPC Procurement… at TerraPower · Bellevue

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.

CAE Project Engineer , EPC Procurement Oversight

TerraPower, LLC is seeking to hire a highly motivated Computer Aided Engineering (CAE) Project Engineer to support the Natrium team. The CAE Project Engineer is responsible for planning, coordinating, and delivering Computer-Aided Engineering (CAE) analysis activities to support specific Natrium projects. This role manages CAE software integration scope, schedules, resources, and technical deliverables while serving as the interface between design engineering, licensing, and the CAE technical team. The engineer ensures that all deliverables meet project requirements, quality standards, and regulatory expectations.

Responsibilities

• Project Planning and Coordination:

  • Develop project plans aligned with project timelines and deliverables.
  • Coordinate with design engineers, licensing teams, and stakeholders to define BIM scope and requirements.

• BIM Deliverable Development:

  • Create and refine 3D CAD models based on design requirements and specifications.
  • Generate engineering study deliverables (e.g., technical drawings, reports, data packages) that meet project requirements.
  • Ensure deliverables are documented in compliance with internal and external standards (e.g., ASME or ISO).
  • Manage version control of deliverables to maintain traceability throughout the design lifecycle.

• BIM Deliverable Execution:

  • Manage the execution of BIM tasks, ensuring technical accuracy and compliance with engineering standards.
  • Oversee the work of CAE team members to deliver high-value insights for design decisions.

• Resource and Schedule Management:

  • Track resources effectively to meet project needs and timelines.
  • Monitor progress and adjust schedules as needed to mitigate risks and delays.

• Quality Assurance:

  • Ensure all CAE tools and deliverables comply with quality standards, regulatory guidelines, and project-specific requirements.
  • Conduct reviews of reports and results to ensure technical validity.

• Interface Coordination:

  • Act as the primary liaison between CAE teams, design engineering, and licensing departments to ensure alignment with project goals.
  • Facilitate communication and integration across teams to streamline workflows.

Key Qualifications and Skills

• Education:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or a related technical field.

• Experience:

  • Minimum of 5 years of experience with 2-D and 3-D Datacentric CAD/BIM (SMART 3d, SMART P&ID) applications.
  • 1-2 years hands on Analysis/Simulation (e.g. ANSYS, Abaqus), or engineering project management is a plus.

• Technical Skills:

  • Proficient in using BIM platforms for nuclear facility modeling and data synchronization.
  • Experience in model-data integration for effective collaboration between design and procurement systems.
  • Understanding of SQL databases, including data extraction, transformation, and loading.
  • Ability to write scripts for automating workflows in languages such as Python, PowerShell, and VBA for efficient data handling and reporting.

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent organizational and communication skills.
  • Ability to collaborate across multidisciplinary teams effectively.

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: $168,316 - $252,475

Job Type: Full-time

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 the state of Washington.

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/