Job Description
Title: Licensing Engineer 4
Location: Rockville, MD (Full-Time Onsite) or Chattanooga, TN
Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm
Salary: Salary: $125,000 – $180,000 annually
Job Description
The Licensing Engineer 4 provides senior-level licensing leadership for complex regulatory projects while ensuring compliance with all applicable nuclear safety and licensing requirements. This role plays a key part in developing high-quality regulatory submittals, supporting internal engineering and safety analysis teams, and engaging with regulatory agencies and industry groups. The Licensing Engineer 4 independently interprets regulatory guidance, develops strategic approaches, and ensures execution of licensing activities with minimal oversight.
Responsibilities
- Support resolution of complex regulatory issues to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements for assigned projects.
- Provide tactical direction and technical licensing guidance to cross-functional teams and management to address licensing strategy, implementation, and interpretation matters.
- Oversee licensing programs, schedules, and major regulatory engagements; support preparation for regulatory meetings and hearings.
- Interface with clients and manage contributions to regulatory applications and legal processes for licenses and permits.
- Collaborate with industry organizations (e.g., NEI, EPRI) on regulatory matters as assigned.
- Review, edit, and prepare licensing documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with strategy, commitments, and statutory requirements.
- Lead preparation of complex regulatory submittals, applying strong writing, editing, document planning, and organizational skills.
- Develop effective regulatory strategies using industry standards and regulatory guidance; provide recommendations supported by technical and regulatory analysis.
- Ensure organizational compliance with applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
- Incorporate lessons learned and industry best practices; actively participate in assigned industry groups and forums.
- Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support regulatory and industry activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Science required; advanced degree preferred.
- Minimum 10 years of nuclear licensing experience (8 years with advanced degree) in nuclear plants, reactor suppliers, or architect-engineering firms.
- Consideration given to other nuclear, engineering, or regulatory backgrounds (including Navy nuclear).
- Experience interacting directly with regulatory agencies preferred.
- Familiarity with project management systems preferred.
- Licensing experience involving plant construction, COLA development, or review preferred.
- Must be eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Salary: $125,000 - $180,000 annually
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and additional employee programs
Job Tags
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