NRC Licensing Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates • Johnson City, TN

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About The Position

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking an experienced NRC Licensing Engineer to support development and implementation of licensing strategies for a new nuclear facility construction project. The role may be based in Oak Ridge, Tennessee; Johnson City, Tennessee; or Aiken, South Carolina. The engineer will develop licensing strategies and regulatory plans, prepare and support NRC applications and technical documentation, interpret NRC regulations—particularly 10 CFR Part 70—and coordinate licensing requirements across engineering, design, construction, and project management teams. The position also supports regulatory reviews and approval activities through construction and into commissioning and operational readiness.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Direct experience developing NRC licensing documentation and applications for new nuclear facility construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting licensing activities during the design, development, and construction phases of a new nuclear facility.
• Direct experience interpreting and applying applicable NRC regulations, specifically 10 CFR Part 70.
• Strong working knowledge of NRC licensing regulations and regulatory approval processes.
• Experience preparing or contributing to licensing applications, safety analysis reports, licensing basis documentation, and regulatory submittals.
• Experience coordinating licensing requirements with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Familiarity with NRC regulatory reviews, RAIs, licensing commitments, and compliance evaluations.
• Strong technical writing, regulatory interpretation, and stakeholder communication skills.
• US citizenship required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement NRC licensing strategies and regulatory plans for new nuclear facility construction projects.
• Lead or support preparation, development, and submission of NRC license applications, amendments, and supporting technical documentation.
• Develop licensing basis documents, safety analyses, and regulatory compliance documentation required for new facility authorization.
• Interpret and apply applicable NRC regulations, specifically 10 CFR Part 70.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, construction, and project management teams to incorporate licensing requirements throughout project development.
• Support NRC regulatory reviews, Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), audits, inspections, and technical meetings.
• Identify licensing risks, regulatory gaps, and compliance issues, and develop appropriate resolution strategies.
• Maintain licensing schedules, regulatory commitments, and documentation to support project milestones.
• Interface with NRC representatives, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders throughout the licensing process.
• Support transition from facility design and construction into commissioning, operational readiness, and licensing approval.

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pre-tax 401(k) retirement account with company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning on day one
• Multiple individual and family benefit options

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time