Nuclear Licensing Engineer

General Matter • Los Angeles, CA

24d • $80,000 - $170,000

About The Position

We are seeking a detail-oriented Nuclear Licensing Engineer to support regulatory compliance and licensing activities for a nuclear fuel cycle facility. This role is instrumental in ensuring our operations meet all federal, state, and local regulatory requirements, with a focus on licensing actions, regulatory submissions, and engagement with regulatory authorities.

Requirements

• Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.
• Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.
• Strong understanding of NRC regulations, including 10 CFR and related industry standards (e.g., ANSI, ASME).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to prepare clear and concise regulatory documentation.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a cross-functional team environment.

Nice To Haves

• Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.
• Familiarity with nuclear facility operations and safety analyses.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies, such as the NRC.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review licensing documents, including licensing applications, regulatory reports, amendment requests, and license renewal applications, in compliance with NRC requirements.
• Communicate with regulatory agencies such as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and ensure timely resolution of inquiries.
• Develop and implement strategies to obtain and maintain licenses for new and existing nuclear facilities and projects.
• Conduct technical evaluations to ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, and regulations (e.g., 10 CFR).
• Monitor changes to nuclear regulations and assess their impact on operations and licensing.
• Support safety analyses, environmental reports, and risk assessments to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, legal, and environmental teams to address licensing requirements and resolve regulatory issues.
• Participate in inspections, audits, and regulatory meetings, representing the company’s licensing interests.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation to support regulatory reviews and audits.

Benefits

• In addition to base salary, for full-time hires, you may also be eligible for long-term incentives, in the form of stock options, and access to medical, vision & dental coverage as well as access to a 401(k) retirement plan.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees