Engineer Licensing - New Nuclear

Energy Northwest • Richland, WA

7d • $95,532 - $189,542

About The Position

The Principal Licensing Engineer will provide high-level complex Licensing support for a new nuclear development project. This position will conduct regulatory, technical, and document research as well as prepare/support the development of quality correspondence to meet the needs of the Licensing/Permitting of a new nuclear power project in accordance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and eight years of engineering experience in a technical environment, including two or more years’ experience in licensing and regulatory processes.
• OR a PE license obtained by accredited examination and eight years of engineering experience in a technical environment, including two or more years’ experience in licensing and regulatory processes.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrate knowledge and experience with new license application development and review.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit required information to support the development of a Preliminary/Final Safety Analysis Report and any related correspondence with Federal and State agencies as necessary to support a Construction Permit Application, Operating License Application, Early Site Permit and/or a Combined Operating License Application.
• Provide leadership and organization of project teams to resolve regulatory or technical issues.
• Participate in project meetings with nuclear technology vendors, federal agencies (e.g., Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Dept of Energy) and state agencies (e.g., EFSEC) as necessary to support successful Licensing of the technology and permitting of the designated site.
• Provide technical advice and proactive counsel to management on complex regulatory issues.
• Provide oversight and/or act as mentor to staff as needed.
• Identify need for and initiate development of new policies, programs, plans, and procedures to meet strategic objectives.

Benefits

• Substantial retirement benefits through three retirement programs including the Washington State Public Employees' Retirement System pension plan (PERS), a 401(k) savings plan with an employer match component, and a 457(b) savings plan.
• Multiple options for medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Tuition reimbursement
• Student loan repayment
• Childcare subsides
• Health reimbursement arrangement (HRA VEBA)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Supplemental life insurances
• Credit monitoring/identity theft insurance
• Personal time accrual rate of 160 hours per year
• Nine paid holidays throughout the Calander year

What This Job Offers

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