TITLE:             Technical Audio-Visual Engineer

LOCATION:    Bellevue, WA, USA - Onsite

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.

Technical Audio-Visual Engineer

TerraPower is seeking a Technical Audio-Visual Engineer to join the Enterprise IT team. This role is critical to ensuring seamless communication across our innovation driven organization, supporting the technologies we rely on for daily collaboration, executive meetings and companywide events. Role will partner with our Marketing and Communication team supporting live and hybrid events.

Key Responsibilities:

AV Systems Design & Management

•    Design, configure, and maintain enterprise AV systems including Microsoft Teams and Zoom platforms

•    Manage Teams meeting room configurations, ensuring optimal performance and user experience

•    Oversee the technical infrastructure supporting our global collaboration activities including construction site live feeds

•    Implement upgrades and improvements to AV systems based on evolving business requirements

•    Resolve IT Tickets related to role’s scope including meeting applications and equipment issues

Event & Meeting Support:

•    Partner with Marketing & Communications for company-wide town halls and large-scale meetings    , the AV Engineer will lead technical functions

•    Configure and manage AV setups for standard meetings hosted by the company or third-party organizations

•    Collaborate with the Marketing team to deliver AV technical support for corporate events

•    Support board-level/executive team members connecting from various global locations, ensuring reliable, high-quality connections

Technical Support & Maintenance:

•    Troubleshoot and resolve AV technical issues promptly to minimize disruption

•    Perform routine maintenance and testing of AV equipment and meeting room systems

•    Maintain documentation of AV configurations, procedures, and troubleshooting guides

•    Stay current with emerging AV technologies and best practices

Required Qualifications:

•    Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree, or equivalent work experience

•    Minimum 8+ years of professional experience in audio-visual engineering, integration, or related technical field

•    Preferred qualifications: Certifications in AV technology (CTS, CTS-I, Crestron, Logitech, and other manufacturer-specific certifications)

•    Demonstrated experience managing enterprise-level AV systems and video conferencing platforms for mid-sized companies

•    Direct hands-on experience supporting live and hybrid events, including setup, operation and real-time troubleshooting of AV systems (audio, visual, conferencing, plus presentation and video streaming)

•    Proven experience with enterprise video conferencing platforms specifically Microsoft Teams (GCC High a plus) and Zoom (commercial)

•    Strong understanding of AV equipment including cameras, microphones, speakers, displays, and control systems

•    Knowledge of network protocols and AV-over-IP technologies

•    Familiarity with meeting room technologies (Crestron, Extron, Polycom, or similar systems)

•    Experience supporting hybrid and remote work environments

•    Ability to diagnose and resolve complex technical issues quickly, while leveraging IT change management processes

Professional Skills

•    Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical users

•    Exceptional organizational skills and attention to detail

•    Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

•    Experience partnering cross-functionally with communications, facilities, events and technical teams

•    Professional demeanor suitable for interacting with executives and board members

•    Customer service orientation with a problem-solving mindset

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 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.

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 9:    $102,804 - $154,206

* We typically place offers in the lower to middle portion of the range to maintain internal equity and allow room for growth. Any salary offered within the posted salary band is based on market data and commensurate with the selected individual’s qualifications 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 for family or individual

•         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

TerraPower Career and Benefits information:  https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/