Nuclear Plant Siting and Environmental Licensing Engineer

TerraPower LLC. • Rockville, MD

8d • $137,591 - $209,663

About The Position

TerraPower is seeking a Nuclear Plant Siting and Environmental Licensing Engineer to assist with activities for siting and environmental licensing submittals. Reporting to the Senior Manager Nuclear Plant Siting and Environmental Licensing, this role integrates environmental requirements into project planning documents, permit applications, design criteria, construction plans, schedules, and subcontract documents.

The engineer will assist in developing the siting and Environmental Report for a license application, implementing the siting and environmental licensing strategy, preparing regulatory submittals, and managing interactions with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission, other regulatory authorities, and industry groups. The role also coordinates ongoing siting and environmental licensing activities and supports the application of industry lessons learned and best practices at TerraPower.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science degree with a strong experience base in the nuclear field.
• Specialized knowledge in a field of science, engineering, or a related discipline; examples include meteorology, ecology, biology, forestry, wetlands, archaeology, civil engineering, environmental engineering, and mechanical engineering.
• At least 5 years of direct nuclear reactor siting and environmental licensing experience.
• At least 5 years of direct experience with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
• At least 5 years of direct project management experience.
• Excellent communication skills; team-oriented approach; willingness to work within a matrix organization; and ability to direct remote team members.
• High degree of trust and integrity, open communication, respect, and a desire to foster teamwork.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with plant design teams.
• Experience with advanced reactors.

Responsibilities

• Integrate environmental requirements into project planning, permitting, design, construction, commissioning and startup, and operations.
• Assist in developing and implementing the Siting and Environmental Licensing Project Plans.
• Assist in developing, executing, and maintaining the schedule for preparing and obtaining regulatory approval of licensing submittals.
• Assist in planning, coordinating, organizing, and executing ongoing siting and environmental licensing activities.
• Assist in preparing for meetings, submittals, and interactions with regulatory authorities.
• Participate in meetings with team members, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders to advise them of environmental requirements that may affect their work.
• Assist in managing interactions and communications with regulatory authorities.
• Support development of siting and environmental licensing submittals, including implementation of the licensing strategy.
• Participate in industry groups and forums and implement lessons learned and industry best practices at TerraPower.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Eligibility to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments.
• Comprehensive medical and wellness benefits, including medical, vision, dental, life and disability, and gender affirmation benefits.
• Parental leave.
• 401(k) plan.
• 21 days of annually accrued paid time off.
• 10 paid holidays.
• Relocation assistance.
• Professional and educational support opportunities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level