Licensing Engineer - Plant Hatch

Southern Company • Baxley, GA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Site Support Department is hiring a Site Licensing Engineer at Plant Hatch. The role supports the Site Licensing Manager in the plant site's compliance interface with the NRC and serves as an interface with NRC Site Resident Inspectors and Plant Management when the Site Licensing Manager is not on-site. The engineer keeps abreast of industry licensing issues and their potential impacts on the plant. The position receives strategic direction and functional support from, and reports directly to, the Site Licensing Manager.

The position supports site-specific licensing and compliance advice, NRC inspection readiness, engineering assistance related to licensing requirements, operability and reportability determinations, notifications, Licensee Event Reports, regulatory oversight monitoring, and plant commitment management. It also performs corrective action program coordinator duties for the Regulatory Affairs Department and may support other fleet licensing issues.

The position is filled at a level commensurate with the candidate's experience and work history. Occasional travel, availability for after-hours plant support, and possible Emergency Response Organization support are required.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, or a Professional Engineer license.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Ability to maintain attention to detail in written and spoken communication.
• Ability to communicate effectively, make presentations to senior Southern Nuclear management, and build trusting relationships with the Site NRC Resident and NRC Inspectors.
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently.
• Exhibit Southern Company Values: Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act With Integrity, and Superior Performance.
• Occasional travel is required.
• Availability for after-hours plant support.
• Emergency Response Organization support may be required.

Nice To Haves

• Nuclear power plant experience involving licensing.
• Plant-specific knowledge.
• Working knowledge of nuclear power plant design and systems.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, associated regulations, and design documentation sufficient to prepare licensing submittals and effective interpretations.
• Working knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations supporting the licensing basis, including 10 CFR 50.59, 10 CFR 50.54(a/p/q), and 10 CFR 72.48.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Licensing Manager in advising the Site Support Director, Vice President, and Plant Management on site-specific NRC licensing and compliance issues.
• Interface with NRC Site Resident Inspectors.
• Provide engineering technical assistance to ensure the design of HNP meets licensing requirements.
• Monitor site-specific Regulatory Oversight Process status and brief leadership and Plant Management on status, violations, and cross-cutting issues.
• Support NRC inspections and help ensure the plant is adequately prepared; become familiar with inspection modules and guidelines, enforcement procedures, and significance determination process procedures.
• Support operability and reportability determinations, prompt notifications, and development of Licensee Event Reports.
• Understand the plant's regulatory and licensing basis.
• Provide licensing support for other assigned duties.
• Perform corrective action program coordinator duties for the Regulatory Affairs Department.
• Manage plant commitments.
• Support fleet licensing issues as needed.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary.
• Annual incentive awards for eligible employees.
• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits designed to support physical, financial, and emotional/social well-being.
• The position may be eligible for additional compensation, such as an incentive program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time