License Renewal Engineering Consultant 2 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chicago, IL

1d•$142,710 - $215,440•Hybrid

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced License Renewal (LR) and Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) engineer in the nuclear industry. This role supports various nuclear power plants’ license extensions and post license approval implementation activities across the US nuclear power plant fleet. The ideal candidate will 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. 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. Implementation activities involve 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, and NRC Inspection Procedure 71003 experience. Preferred candidates will have experience in various Mechanical, Electrical, and Structural Aging Management Programs. This position operates on a hybrid work schedule, requiring in-office presence 3 days per week. Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group is a leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, focusing on clean, carbon-free energy, including SMRs, advanced reactor technology, and life extensions for existing plants.

Requirements

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
BS or MS in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering from an ABET accredited program with academic coursework in thermodynamics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfers
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

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.