Principal Nuclear Licensing Engineer

TerraPower LLC.•Bellevue, WA

1d•$168,316 - $252,475•Onsite

About The Position

TerraPower is seeking a highly motivated Nuclear Licensing Engineer to be a part of the Natrium® Licensing team. This position reports to a Licensing Director and provides licensing support to Natrium advanced reactor projects, develops licensing documents, and supports regulatory audits and engagements. Work will be in close consultation with Engineering staff and will ensure Licensing documents are created in accordance with TerraPower licensing strategy and guidance. Support for engagements with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) includes pre-application meetings, preparing and reviewing permit and license applications, preparing and reviewing topical reports, and responding to NRC audit questions and requests for additional information.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited, four-year university or equivalent experience
Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards
Demonstrated, applicable experience in nuclear licensing, or comparable field
Ability to analyze and interpret U.S. NRC regulations and guidance
Experience with U.S. NRC construction permit and operating license application preparation and/or reviews
Project management experience, including developing and maintaining schedules; meeting deadlines; formulating budgets; and leading teams
Understanding of nuclear reactor design and operation
Self-Starter with ability to manage deadlines
Proficient in MS Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Professional
Strong communication skills
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork

Responsibilities

Draft, author, and review licensing documents including sections of a Construction Permit Application or Operating License Application (e.g., Safety Analysis Report and Environmental Report)
Coordinate with project stakeholders to prepare responses to NRC audit questions and requests for additional information
Interface with the Licensing Team to complete licensing tasks
Coordinate with design personnel to ensure designs and design changes meet regulatory requirements
Prepare, review, and maintain licensing documentation in compliance with regulations and strict quality assurance standards
Interface with technical discipline teams at TerraPower, partners, and contractors
Review correspondence to and from regulatory agencies
Develop licensing strategies to support project goals