Licensing Engineers for New Reactor Projects (I-VI)

X-energy • Rockville, MD

2d • $81,314 - $215,000 • Hybrid

About The Position

Join X-energy’s growing reactor licensing team and support the development of reactor licensing efforts and associated engagements with the U.S. NRC. This role supports portions of licensing application development and interfaces between internal teams—including licensing, engineering, program/project management, supply chain, and procurement—and the U.S. NRC. Licensing Engineers work in environmental licensing, nuclear safety, nuclear security, emergency planning, safeguards, and regulatory compliance for X-energy's advanced high-temperature gas-cooled reactor technology. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to first-of-a-kind advanced reactor projects and help define industry-best licensing practices.

The role supports licensing activities such as certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses for reactor technologies, and helps ensure milestones are met as agreed with the U.S. NRC. It includes developing licensing content for portions of Safety Analysis Reports and licensing applications, supporting regulatory engagement planning and the X-energy licensing strategy, and preparing regulatory white papers, technical reports, and licensing topical reports. The position also supports licensing plans and budgets, leads regulatory audits and responses to Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), and promotes X-energy’s safety culture and quality assurance practices.

The position is based at 9801 Washingtonian Blvd, Gaithersburg, Maryland. The work site expectation is four days in the office, with standard office hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. ET, Monday through Friday. It is a full-time, exempt position. The advertised salary range varies by level: Level I, $81,314–$135,524; Level II, $88,725–$147,875; Level III, $103,575–$172,625; Level IV, $143,550–$183,425; Level V, $165,000–$190,000; and Level VI, $190,000–$215,000.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (such as mechanical, nuclear, chemical, or electrical engineering), science (such as environmental science, physics, or chemistry), or another related area.
• Experience in direct NRC interactions, written and/or verbal.
• Understanding of U.S. nuclear regulatory processes.
• Project management experience related to developing schedules and coordinating team activities to produce technical content for regulatory purposes.
• 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.
• Level VI: Typically, twenty years of relevant licensing experience.

Nice To Haves

• Experience preparing and/or reviewing U.S. NRC construction permit and operating license applications.
• 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.

Responsibilities

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

Benefits

• 401K plan with an employer match.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition reimbursement and professional development policy supporting continuing education.

What This Job Offers

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