Senior Regulatory Licensing Engineer
Job Summary
The Senior Regulatory Affairs Licensing Engineer will lead complex regulatory work scopes and interface with internal engineering teams and the NRC. The role involves coordinating Licensing Topical Reports (LTRs), managing condition reports, and supporting License Amendment Request (LAR) applications. This position requires high operational judgment to navigate nuclear regulatory requirements and technical documentation.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate and prepare Licensing Topical Reports (LTRs)
- Support customer License Amendment Request (LAR) applications
- Manage condition reports and technical safety evaluations
- Interface with customers and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)
Required Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Science or Engineering
- 5+ years of direct nuclear licensing experience
- Expertise in 10 CFR Part 21 and 10 CFR 50.59
- Technical writing and NRC communication proficiency
Job Details
Essential Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and prepare Licensing Topical Reports (LTRs), including preparation of responses to customer and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) questions.
- Help develop, resolve, and determine the effectiveness of condition reports.
- Coordinate and review Licensing Topical Reports (LTRs), including preparation of responses to customer and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) questions.
- Prepare licensing documentation and reports supporting customer License Amendment Request (LAR) applications.
- Perform verification of task reports and engineering inputs.
- Support customer 10 CFR 50.59 reviews, including preparation of Technical Safety Evaluation Reports and working with internal teams evaluating licensing status of various fuel, methods, and methodology changes.
- Interface with customers and regulatory personnel on regulatory issues, and secure applicable permissions and approvals related to project scopes.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college.
- Minimum of 5 years of direct nuclear licensing experience including experience leading complex projects, direct involvement and expertise with 10 CFR Part 21, and providing regulatory guidance/direction to contributing functions.
Desired Characteristics:
- NRC Licensing process and regulatory knowledge/technical knowledge of one or more areas, such as nuclear fuel, operating plants, etc.
- Excellent technical writing skills and oral communication skills with the ability to create technical reports.
- Working knowledge of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) systems, fuel, or operations.
- Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in working/communicating with NRC personnel.
- Experience working with industry groups (i.e., NEI and Owners Groups) on nuclear licensing matters.
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a site security clearance, including NRC required background check.
- Ability and willingness to travel occasionally.