Licensing Engineer (Mid-level to Principal)

American Electric Power•Bridgman, MI

7d•$87,633 - $151,133•Onsite

About The Position

Responsibilities include schedule and execution of compliance and/or licensing activities related to inspections, allegations, Notices of Violation, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) interface, and regulatory correspondence. This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on candidate's qualifications. Independently coordinate the evaluation, preparation, processing, and submittal of regulatory correspondence, including Licensee Event Reports, Notice of Violation responses, and License Amendment Requests. Independently provide technical assistance and guidance to plant personnel in evaluating plant conditions requiring NRC notification. Independently provide Technical Specification guidance to plant on clarifications and interpretations. Conduct event analyses and make recommendations on reportability. Independently facilitate and coordinate work activity of others to perform routine regulatory tasks ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company as well as those regulations and procedures required by external agencies. Interface with NRC Resident Inspectors, Regional Inspectors, NRR Project Manager, and other NRC staff to manage NRC Inspections and to support NRR review of requested licensing actions. Support and participate in the Emergency Plan Organization and Corrective Action program activities as assigned and in accordance with procedures and policies applicable for the assigned role.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering or a physical science or equivalent education and/or experience.
Minimum of 4 years' experience in nuclear power plant operations or four years' experience in reviewing and preparing changes to licensing documents. (For Mid-level)
Minimum of 6 years' experience in nuclear power plant operations or six years' experience in reviewing and preparing changes to licensing documents. (For Sr.)
Minimum of 12 years' experience in nuclear power plant operations or eight years' experience in reviewing and preparing changes to licensing documents. (For Principal)
Strong knowledge of plant design and operation and nuclear policies, practices, and procedures.
Strong interpersonal skills with effective writing and verbal communication skills.
Performance of duties may involve work in hazardous areas and possible radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC.
Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.

Responsibilities

Schedule and execution of compliance and/or licensing activities related to inspections, allegations, Notices of Violation, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) interface, and regulatory correspondence.
Independently coordinate the evaluation, preparation, processing, and submittal of regulatory correspondence, including Licensee Event Reports, Notice of Violation responses, and License Amendment Requests.
Independently provide technical assistance and guidance to plant personnel in evaluating plant conditions requiring NRC notification.
Independently provide Technical Specification guidance to plant on clarifications and interpretations.
Conduct event analyses and make recommendations on reportability.
Independently facilitate and coordinate work activity of others to perform routine regulatory tasks ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company as well as those regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
Interface with NRC Resident Inspectors, Regional Inspectors, NRR Project Manager, and other NRC staff to manage NRC Inspections and to support NRR review of requested licensing actions.
Support and participate in the Emergency Plan Organization and Corrective Action program activities as assigned and in accordance with procedures and policies applicable for the assigned role.