Manager, Nuclear Licensing & Regulatory Engagement

Duke Energy•Hartsville, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, a company focused on making a difference for millions of people every day. Duke Energy is in the early stages of the largest generation buildout in the company's history to meet rising electricity demand and decarbonize the grid. Nuclear generation is a key part of this strategy. Duke Energy operates the largest regulated nuclear fleet in the U.S. and is dedicated to its continued long-term operation and the evaluation of advanced reactors. Within the New Nuclear Generation group, the Manager, Nuclear Licensing Regulatory Engagement is responsible for all phases of licensing projects, including overall regulatory strategy, application scope, schedule, and quality, NRC review efficiency, and NRC engagement plans. The Manager provides leadership for a team of licensing engineers and other internal stakeholders. Current licensing activities include an Early Site Permit application for the Belews Creek, N.C., site, an update to the Combined Licenses for the W.S. Lee site, and evaluation of application revisions for the Harris site.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or other related degree
10 years’ experience in licensing/regulatory affairs interfacing with NRC
Working knowledge of 10 CFR Part 50 and Part 52, and of NRC processes
10 years' experience in licensing/regulatory affairs interfacing with NRC
Working knowledge of 10 CFR Part 50 and Part 52, and of NRC processes
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer.
A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
Excellent communication skills -- technical, verbal, written and presentation
Demonstrated ability to maintain composure and clarity of thought and purpose when confronted with highly stressful situations
Demonstrated effective analytical, problem identification, negotiation and resolution skills
Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively across multiple functional areas in an organization, coordinating resources to meet expectations
Experience in new nuclear licensing projects

Responsibilities

Provides leadership and direction for the new nuclear regulatory team in support of siting, licensing, and development activities for Duke Energy’s new nuclear efforts; establishes priorities, aligns resources, and ensures licensing activities are integrated with overall project objectives.
Leads and manages the company’s interface with the NRC for all new nuclear licensing projects, ensuring consistent, effective communication with agency staff.
Ensures regulatory correspondence, licensing submittals, and other communications to the NRC and applicable regulatory agencies are complete, accurate, timely, and of high quality; provides review and oversight to confirm materials support the approved licensing strategy and project schedule.
Develops, manages, and provides oversight of licensing scope, schedules, budgets, and work products associated with 10 CFR Part 50, Part 52, and potentially Part 53 activities; monitors progress, identifies risks, and drives resolution of issues that could affect licensing outcomes.
Works closely with industry organizations and participates in NEI working groups to support industry learning, consistency, and standardization; monitors emerging regulatory developments and incorporates applicable lessons learned into Duke Energy’s new nuclear licensing approach.
Develops and maintains licensing strategies for new nuclear development efforts, including identification of regulatory pathways, key milestones, stakeholder engagement needs, and actions necessary to support successful siting, application development, NRC review, and project execution.