Licensing Engineer Consultant, Engineering Projects

KBH Industrial • Richland, WA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

KBH Industrial is seeking a Licensing Engineer Consultant to provide regulatory and technical support for significant station initiatives at a commercial nuclear generating station. The consultant will work with engineering project teams, plant organizations, supporting vendors, industry peers, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. The role supports client objectives by identifying and resolving nuclear safety, licensing, and regulatory issues, and by providing strategic guidance on aging management and license renewal. Environmental Review support may include field and onsite visits.

Requirements

• Meet one of the following education and experience qualifications: a bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and 12 years of engineering experience in a technical environment, including at least 2 years in a DOE- or NRC-regulated nuclear environment; or a PE license and 12 years of engineering experience in a technical environment, including at least 4 years in a DOE- or NRC-regulated nuclear environment.
• Demonstrate prior experience preparing, submitting, and implementing license amendment requests, relief requests, or other NRC-approved licensing actions.
• Demonstrate at least two career excellence activities, such as diverse assignments, management certification, an RO/SRO license, or industry working-group participation.
• Knowledge of general engineering principles, practices, and methods to identify and solve routine problems.
• Ability to apply advanced techniques under guidance and advise others on Regulatory Affairs matters.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including communication with non-technical audiences.
• U.S. citizenship is required.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience supporting license renewal efforts for commercial nuclear power plants.
• Experience as a technical reviewer of license renewal applications.
• Participation in industry committees associated with license renewal.
• Experience developing, implementing, or auditing aging management programs.
• Experience preparing, submitting, and implementing complex or unprecedented license amendment requests.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory support for significant station initiatives and client objectives, following defined station processes.
• Consult with client management to identify, address, and resolve nuclear safety, licensing, and regulatory issues.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on matters affecting aging management and license renewal.
• Represent the client with applicable regulators, industry work groups, workshops, and conferences.
• Support Environmental Review needs, including field and onsite visits as needed.
• Collaborate with licensing, project management, engineering, and other station departments to resolve regulatory issues tied to long-term plant operation.
• Keep management informed of the latest license renewal policies, rules, and standards.

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Vision coverage
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) program
• Other employee perks to support health, financial security, and work-life balance

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior