Nuclear Licensing Engineer (IV)

X-Energy • Rockville, MD

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for supporting the development of reactor licensing efforts and associated engagements with the U.S. NRC. This role will support portions of licensing application development and interface between internal teams (licensing, engineering, program/project management, supply chain, and procurement) and the U.S. NRC. This includes relevant topic areas of environmental law, nuclear safety, nuclear security, emergency planning, safeguards, and financial primarily applied to the X-energy reactor technology.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or science (e.g. mechanical, nuclear, electrical, physics) or other related area.
• Typically, ten years of relevant licensing experience.
• Experience in direct NRC interactions (written and/or verbal).
• Understanding of the nuclear regulatory processes in the United States.
• Experience in project management related to developing schedules and coordinating team activities to produce technical content for regulatory purposes.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in the licensing of advanced nuclear reactor technologies and experience in fire protection, strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support portions of licensing activities (certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses associated with reactor technologies) and ensure milestones are met as agreed with the U.S. NRC.
• Provide licensing support to engineers in developing technical requirements that will ensure compliance with NRC regulations and guidance.
• Support scope development of the annual regulatory engagement plan, lead regulatory audits and responses to RAI’s (Requests for Additional Information).
• Develop licensing content to support portions of Safey Analysis Reports and licensing applications.
• Support planning and executing the X-energy licensing strategy.
• Develop regulatory white papers, technical reports, and licensing topical reports.
• Support development of licensing plans and associated budgets.
• Actively support the X-energy safety culture and ensure integration of quality in licensing processes as informed by the X-energy Quality Assurance Program.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.
• Lead the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document, without close supervision and some latitude for independent judgment.
• Provide feedback and guidance to more junior team members with the execution of the core tasks and responsibilities listed in the Job Profile Task/Responsibilities section of this document.

Benefits

• X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees