Lead License Renewal Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chattanooga, TN

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced License Renewal (LR) and Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) engineer in the nuclear industry. We support various nuclear power plants’ license extensions and post license approval implementation activities across the US nuclear power plant fleet. The ideal candidate would have experience with LR/SLR application or implementation activities, nuclear industry related engineering programs, nuclear power plant work management/scheduling, NRC submittals, and/or NRC inspections. Example LR/SLR application activities include scoping, screening, aging management reviews, aging management programs, Time Limited Aging Analysis (TLAAs), Further Evaluations, operating experience review, and modification history review as described in NEI 95-10 and NEI 17-01. Example LR/SLR implementation activities include procedure changes, preventative maintenance basis and frequency development, work order development and review, online and outage work management and scheduling, nuclear program basis document development, NRC commitment closure, NRC Inspection Procedure 71003 experience. Preferred candidates would have experience in one or more of the following disciplines and/or Aging Management programs. Mechanical Aging Management Programs, Electrical Aging Management Programs, and Structural Aging Management Programs. In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to lead others who use modern tools: You are expected to lead others in taking engineering problems from issue to solution by setting expectations for using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs. Leaders in these roles often direct automation and process-improvement work, for example, how teams automate calculations, summarize technical documents, or generate design documentation and guiding when and how AI or agentic AI tools are used while ensuring results are checked. Overseeing engineers who program or script (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks, with review of automated outputs, is valued but not required. We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that enables effective oversight of automation and agentic AI-enabled engineering workflows.

Requirements

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
10 or more years of experience in engineering, licensing engineering, program engineering, design engineering, power plant inspection, or AI, ideally within nuclear or within a highly regulated industry.
Experience delivering accurate, high quality, technical documentation in a highly regulated environment.
Familiarity with engineering documentation systems, nuclear QA/QC protocols, and configuration management.
Strong systems thinking skills and ability to balance innovation with compliance, safety, and traceability.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear power plant operations, engineering, or design background
Experience with NRC, INPO, or DOE regulations
Prior involvement in license renewal, subsequent license renewal, or nuclear aging management programs
Familiarity with nuclear industry documents: NUREG-1800, NUREG-1801, NEI 95-10, NUREG-2191, NUREG-2192, NUREG-2221, NEI 17-01, and/or NUREG 1555
Participation and/or familiarity with Nuclear Energy Institutes’ License Renewal Task Force
Experience in one or more of the following disciplines and/or Aging Management programs: Mechanical Aging Management Programs, Electrical Aging Management Programs, Structural Aging Management Programs.
Experience with AI & Automation at Sargent & Lundy
Experience programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate engineering tasks.
Minor, certificate, or other experience in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields.

Responsibilities

Perform System Scoping, Screening, and Aging Management Review of nuclear plant systems in support of SLR applications in accordance with NEI 17-01 and current industry best practices.
Collaborate with engineering and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with NRC regulations and license extension commitments.
Perform engineering program basis documentation, data validation, engineering change tracking, and configuration control.
Roadmap required inspections to comply with NRC regulations and license renewal commitments.
Review inspection work orders to ensure license renewal criteria is met.
Interact with clients and/or NRC in a technical expert role.
Maintain awareness of changes in aging management regulations, approaches, techniques, and operating experience.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technology forward, and cross-functional collaboration.