Licensing Engineer for Regulatory Affairs

X-energy • Rockville, MD

8d • $81,314 - $215,000

About The Position

Join X-energy’s growing Regulatory Affairs team to support new reactor projects and develop licensing approaches for first-of-a-kind deployment strategies. Licensing Engineers lead new application preparation, drive licensing strategy, and coordinate business, licensing, and technical activities that advance deployment of X-energy reactors globally.

The role engages in environmental licensing, nuclear safety, nuclear security, emergency planning, safeguards, and regulatory compliance for X-energy’s advanced high-temperature gas-cooled reactor technology. It offers the opportunity to contribute to first-of-a-kind advanced reactor projects and help establish industry-best licensing practices.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or another related area.
• Ability to prepare technical written and oral communications.
• Understanding of nuclear reactor design and operation.
• Project management experience, including developing and maintaining schedules, meeting deadlines, formulating budgets, working collaboratively, and leading teams.
• Relevant technical or licensing experience varies by level: Level I typically up to 2 years; Level II typically 3 years; Level III typically 5 years; Level IV typically 10 years; Level V typically 15 years; Level VI typically 20 years.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of high-temperature gas reactor technologies and/or first-of-a-kind nuclear technologies.
• Knowledge of U.S. NRC and/or U.S. DOE regulatory requirements for reactor licensing.
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing U.S. NRC construction permit and operating license applications.
• Understanding of environmental sciences for nuclear reactor siting.
• Knowledge of small modular reactor technical and licensing considerations.
• 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 licensing activities for reactor certifications, permits, and licenses, including preparing regulatory engagement plans, applications, white papers, technical reports, and topical reports.
• Ensure compliance with NRC regulations and guidance.
• Participate in and present at public meetings, regulatory audits, and business proposals.
• Research and develop strategic proposals to address novel safety, environmental, and licensing challenges.
• Analyze policy, legislation, and regulations.
• Develop guidance, processes, and templates to improve and implement licensing strategies for environmental and safety issues.
• Work collaboratively as part of a team to deliver timely, high-quality licensing products.
• Communicate complex technical and regulatory positions effectively.
• Support planning and execution of X-energy’s business and licensing strategy.
• Participate in nuclear industry working groups.

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