Senior Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Specialist Energy - Remote

We are seeking a Senior Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Specialist Energy – Remote. This remote position is based out of our Oak Ridge, TN office.

• Manages all international licensing activities performed by Atkins Realis US Nuclear, sub-contractors and affiliates on advanced nuclear and engineering projects as assigned.

• Interfaces with the Atkins Realis VP of Licensing and Regulatory Affairs and the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

• Provides licensing services and deliverables for Commercial Nuclear Services portfolio in accordance with quality, cost and schedule goals.

• Responsible for preparing and reviewing technical documents and deliverables for projects, or phases of projects.

• Plans and executes work consistently with quality, cost and schedule requirements.

• Removes barriers that would impact deliverables to meet project requirements and priorities, working with the assigned staff to find solutions and optimizations.

• Participates in the preparation of commercial proposals and approving the technical content of proposals under their direction related to advanced nuclear projects.

• Responsible for technical integration and interface control both within the project across the various disciplines involved, and with the client.

• Ensures qualified and appropriate staff are working on the project and are assigned work within their experience and skill set.

• Responsible for technical deliverables budget, schedule and quality.

• Ensures that the final deliverables meet customer requirements specified in the contract and overall alignment with nuclear code and standards.

• Reviews key technical documentation for projects, or phases of projects.

• Monitors the technical quality of submittals to the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

• Responsible for identifying and proposing improvements in the areas of the project – both proactively and in response to customer requirements.

• Ensures security access requirements including need to know are implemented on a project.

• Interfaces with Executive Leadership, Project Director, NSSS Vendor, Design Builder, Construction Manager, and Site Engineering Manager for all licensing matters in project, or phase of the project, as applicable.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering.

• Requires 10 years of industry related experience to include 5 years experience supporting nuclear projects.

• Extensive knowledge of NRC Regulations.

• Self-starter who can work in a team environment with minimal direction and supervision.

• Must apply experience and judgment with a wide degree of creativity and latitude.

• Proven ability to successfully implement planning, scheduling and tracking initiatives.

• Broad understanding of the challenges of building and maintaining strong multidiscipline teams and an associated drive to improve both team capabilities and tools to achieve their goals.

• Professional Engineering (PE) License.

• Senior Reactor Operator License or Certification.

• Project Management preferred.

• Commercial Background preferred.

• 10 CFR Part 50 Licensing Background preferred.

• Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered.

At AtkinsRéalis, our values—Safety, Integrity, Collaboration, Innovation, and Excellence—are more than just words. They are the foundation of who we are and how we work. These principles shape our culture, guide our decisions, and inspire us to create an environment where every team member feels empowered to grow, succeed, and make a meaningful impact.

Depending on your employment status, AtkinsRéalis benefits may include medical, dental, vision, company-paid life and short- and long-term disability benefits, employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting, employee stock purchase plan, Paid Time…