Licensing Engineer 3

NuScale Power, LLC

23h•$108,000 - $167,000•Remote

About The Position

Under occasional supervision, the Licensing Engineer 3 provides project licensing direction for assigned regulatory projects and ensures compliance with nuclear safety and licensing requirements. The role develops timely, high-quality products for submittal to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), provides licensing services to engineering, test, and safety analysis resources, and interfaces with the NRC on assigned activities. The position may be performed remotely within the contiguous United States, with travel as business needs require. NuScale requires full-time employees residing within 30 miles of its Houston or Corvallis offices to work in-office. Domestic and international travel to regulator and industry locations may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Science.
At least six years of regulatory affairs or licensing experience in the nuclear industry at nuclear power plants, nuclear reactor suppliers, or nuclear industry architect-engineering organizations. Other nuclear, Navy nuclear, engineering, and legal/regulatory backgrounds may be considered.
Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
Ability to understand and communicate clearly by phone, through personal interaction, and using computers.
Ability to learn new job functions, quickly comprehend new concepts, and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1 is preferred.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree.
Experience involving direct interactions with regulatory agencies.
Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards, and guidelines including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

Responsibilities

Support resolution of complex issues and processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements for assigned projects.
Provide tactical direction and technical regulatory guidance to internal project resources, cross-functional teams, and NuScale management on complex licensing strategy, implementation, or interpretation issues.
Oversee and support licensing programs and schedules for regulatory engagements and actions, including regulatory meetings and hearings.
Oversee and support client interfaces and provide support to clients as required.
Manage inputs to regulatory applications and other legal processes for obtaining licenses and permits.
Oversee and support interactions with industry groups such as NEI and EPRI, as directed by the responsible manager.
Oversee and support submission of project licensing documents, ensuring they are complete, accurate, and compliant with licensing strategies, commitments, and statutory requirements.
Prepare, edit, and review regulatory submissions; apply authoring, reviewing, editing, document-planning, and organizational skills to complex nuclear license applications.
Develop effective regulatory strategies using industry and regulatory guidance, and make recommendations based on independent analysis of technical and regulatory information.
Ensure NuScale program compliance with applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
Implement lessons learned and industry best practices, and participate in industry groups or forums as assigned.
Travel domestically and/or internationally to regulator and industry locations as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned.