Licensing and Regulatory Affairs Engineer

Ameren • Steedman, MO

122d • $69,300 - $210,000

About The Position

The Regulatory Affairs / Licensing Engineer provides support to the Callaway Energy Center in the areas of regulatory and licensing issues. Key responsibilities include providing critical review of operability evaluations performed in support of potentially reportable events, preparing complex correspondence to the NRC and other departments on inspection findings, requests for information, violations, technical and non-technical regulatory topics, and other regulatory issues. The role also involves providing guidance to the organization relative to compliance with NRC requirements, commitments, and the licensing basis, coordinating the development of strategy, preparing presentations, and participating in NRC Regulatory Conferences. The engineer will prepare and ensure timely submittal of License Event Reports and other periodic and special reports as assigned, act as a point of contact with the NRC on routine matters related to inspection activity, analyze issues/findings using the NRC Significance Determination Process, and communicate effectively with plant staff. Additionally, the engineer will coordinate inspections performed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the Callaway site, perform internal assessments to ensure compliance with commitments and regulatory requirements, and coordinate licensing activities, including maintenance of the 10 CFR 72.212 report associated with the Independent Spent Fuel Pool Storage Installation at the Callaway site.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution required.
• Master's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited institution preferred.
• Experience in nuclear plant engineering, nuclear operation, PRA, environmental studies, health physics, or chemistry preferred.
• Familiarity with PRA or license requirements is preferred.
• Good leadership, decision making, communication and human relations skills required.

Responsibilities

• Provide critical review of operability evaluations performed in support of potentially reportable events.
• Prepare complex correspondence to the NRC and other departments on inspection findings, requests for information, violations, technical and non-technical regulatory topics, and other regulatory issues.
• Provide guidance to organization relative to compliance with NRC requirements, commitments, and the licensing basis.
• Coordinate the development of strategy, prepare presentations, and participate in NRC Regulatory Conferences.
• Prepare and ensure timely submittal of License Event Reports and other periodic and special reports as assigned.
• Act as a point of contact with the NRC on routine matters related to inspection activity.
• Analyze issues/findings using the NRC Significance Determination Process and communicate this effectively to plant staff.
• Process incoming correspondence related to NRC inspections and communicate insights gained to plant staff.
• Coordinate close out of open event reports, inspection findings, violations, and technical and non-technical regulatory issues.
• Collect and report data to support NRC performance indicators as assigned.
• Develop and maintain Regulatory Affairs and Licensing Department procedures.
• Perform cross-disciplinary reviews of other departments’ procedures.
• Provide technical assistance to the Regulatory Affairs and Licensing group and conduct training as a subject matter expert.
• Coordinate inspections performed by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission at the Callaway site.
• Perform internal assessments to ensure compliance with commitments and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate the establishment, amendment, and/or close-out of regulatory commitments.
• Provide support in maintaining a valid Callaway Energy Center Operating License and Technical Specifications.
• Coordinate preparation of submittals to change or amend the Callaway Energy Center Operating License and Technical Specifications.
• Coordinate preparation of submittals or reports required by NRC regulations.
• Coordinate changes to the FSAR and TS Bases through the processing of Change Notices.
• Maintain a computer database and compile a report summarizing safety evaluations.

Benefits

• Medical coverage on date of hire
• 100% employer paid cash balance pension plan
• 401(k) with company match fully vested on date of hire
• Minimum of 15 days paid vacation and 12 paid holidays
• Paid parental leave and family caregiver leave

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree