Licensing Engineer

Licensing Engineer (Oak Ridge)

We are currently seeking a Licensing Engineer to support our Oak Ridge Location.

The Licensing Engineer will support engineering activities for emerging opportunities in the civil nuclear sector, with a focus on advanced nuclear technologies and future nuclear new-build programs. This role ensures all licensing activities align with NRC requirements, project schedules, and quality standards.

• Support development and execution of NRC licensing strategy and licensing basis
• Prepare regulatory submissions, including topical reports, white papers, and supporting documentation
• Coordinate and integrate technical inputs from engineering disciplines
• Ensure traceability of licensing positions to design and analytical evidence
• Support responses to NRC Requests for Additional Information (RAIs) and regulatory comments
• Maintain licensing documentation, trackers, and compliance records
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Contribute to NRC engagement activities and integrated licensing schedule updates

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in nuclear licensing, regulatory affairs, or related technical field
• Experience supporting regulatory submissions in a highly regulated industry
• Strong technical writing and documentation skills
• Ability to coordinate cross-functional technical teams

• Experience with NRC licensing processes and regulatory frameworks
• Prior experience supporting nuclear reactor design certification or approval
• Familiarity with Westinghouse processes or advanced reactor programs
• Demonstrated experience responding to NRC RAIs

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering, Science, or related technical discipline required
• OR Equivalent professional experience, including significant NRC licensing experience, may be considered in lieu of a degree

• Nuclear Licensing and Regulatory Compliance
• Technical Documentation and Report Development
• Regulatory Strategy Support
• Cross-Functional Coordination
• Communication and Stakeholder Management
• Attention to Detail and Quality Assurance

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The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good‑faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax‑saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Note:

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