TerraPower
Site Design Engineering Lead Mechanical Engineer
$143K–$191K
Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States +1 · Full-time · Posted Sep 21, 2026
- Location
- Kemmerer, Wyoming, United States
Kemmerer, WY - Experience
- Minimum 10–15 years of progressive engineering experience, with at least 5–7 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Education
- Bachelor's degree (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- Visa sponsorship
- Applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) are subject to U.S. Government export control evaluation; TerraPower may not consider applicants from countries where timely export approval is impracticable.
About the job
Leads the onsite mechanical engineering team and oversees field design support for construction, testing, startup, commissioning, and turnover of the Natrium Demonstration Project.
What you'll do
- Lead the onsite mechanical engineering team and coordinate resources, priorities, and staff development.
- Oversee mechanical design follow-up and field engineering, including review and approval of design deliverables.
- Resolve onsite technical issues with project stakeholders and ensure work meets design, licensing, quality, and regulatory requirements.
What they ask for
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution.
- 10–15 years of progressive engineering experience, including 5–7 years in an engineering leadership or supervisory role.
- Significant experience in nuclear facility design, construction support, or field engineering.
- Ability to obtain and maintain site access and any required security clearances.
Nice to have
- Advanced degree or professional engineering registration (PE).
- Familiarity with sodium-cooled fast reactor technology, advanced nuclear systems, or DOE-funded demonstration projects.
Pay
$142,995 - $190,661 USD base salary
Tools
NQA-1, ASME Section III, VIII, B31.1, B31.3, ACI-349, AISC N690, IEEE 603
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