Licensing Engineer II-V

X-energy • Rockville, MD

8d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting X-energy small modular reactor licensing efforts, including work on the Xe-100 projects. Individuals will be responsible for leading strategic domestic and international projects related to business development; regulatory, legislative, and policy analysis; safety and environmental licensing strategy; application preparation; and construction strategy. This role will require cross-organizational coordination; federal and state-level regulator engagement; direct client support; and industry working group participation. Individuals can expect to work in technical areas such as environmental licensing, nuclear safety, nuclear security, emergency planning, safeguards, and regulatory compliance.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (e.g. mechanical, nuclear, electrical, physics) or other related area.
• Level II: Typically two years of relevant licensing experience.
• Level III: Typically, five years of relevant licensing experience.
• Level IV: Typically, ten years of relevant licensing experience.
• Level V: Typically, fifteen years of relevant licensing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission construction permit and operating license application preparation and/or reviews
• Knowledge of high-temperature gas reactor technologies and/or first-of-a-kind nuclear technologies
• Knowledge of small modular reactor technical and licensing considerations
• Knowledge of U.S. NRC and/or U.S. DOE regulatory requirements for reactor licensing
• Knowledge of international nuclear reactor licensing frameworks
• Experience with front-end loading project planning
• Ability to analyze and interpret regulatory requirements, legislation, and policy documents

Responsibilities

• Support portions of licensing activities (certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses associated with reactor technologies) and ensure milestones are met as agreed with the U.S. NRC.
• Provide licensing support to engineers in developing technical requirements that will ensure compliance with NRC regulations and guidance.
• Support scope development of the annual regulatory engagement plan, lead regulatory audits and responses to RAI’s (Requests for Additional Information).
• Develop licensing content to support portions of Safey Analysis Reports and licensing applications.
• Support planning and executing the X-energy licensing strategy.
• Develop regulatory white papers, technical reports, and licensing topical reports.
• Support development of licensing plans and associated budgets.
• Actively support the X-energy safety culture and ensure integration of quality in licensing processes as informed by the X-energy Quality Assurance Program.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level