Senior License Renewal Engineer (Electrical) 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy•Chattanooga, TN

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced License Renewal (LR) and Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) engineer to support nuclear power plants’ license extensions and post-approval implementation activities across the U.S. fleet. The work includes assessing plant systems for SLR applications and supporting implementation of license-renewal commitments. The position is based on a hybrid schedule requiring in-office work three days per week. The engineer collaborates with engineering and regulatory teams, prepares and validates engineering program documentation, supports inspections and work management, and serves as a technical expert in interactions with clients and/or the NRC. The role requires keeping current with aging-management regulations, approaches, techniques, and operating experience, while promoting continuous improvement, technology use, and cross-functional collaboration. Sargent & Lundy’s Nuclear Power Group works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, including plant life extensions, digital modernization, advanced reactor technology, and new-build projects. The company describes its work as supporting clean, carbon-free energy and reducing emissions.

Requirements

ABET-accredited bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or a related field.
At least 5 years of experience in engineering, licensing engineering, program engineering, design engineering, power plant inspection, or AI; ideally within the nuclear industry or another highly regulated industry.
Experience delivering accurate, high-quality technical documentation in a highly regulated environment.
Familiarity with engineering documentation systems, nuclear QA/QC protocols, and configuration management.
Strong systems-thinking skills and the ability to balance innovation with compliance, safety, and traceability.
Work authorization sponsorship is not provided for this position.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear power plant operations, engineering, or design background.
Experience with NRC, INPO, or DOE regulations.
Prior involvement in license renewal, subsequent license renewal, or nuclear aging-management programs, including evaluations for cable insulation and connections, metal-enclosure bus, fuse holders, and insulators.
Familiarity with NUREG-1800, NUREG-1801, NEI 95-10, NUREG-2191, NUREG-2192, NUREG-2221, NEI 17-01, and/or NUREG 1555.
Participation in or familiarity with the Nuclear Energy Institute’s License Renewal Task Force.
Experience with AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies is valued where relevant, but is not required unless specifically identified elsewhere in the job description.

Responsibilities

Perform system scoping, screening, and aging management reviews of nuclear plant systems in support of SLR applications, in accordance with NEI 17-01 and current industry best practices.
Collaborate with engineering and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with NRC regulations and license-extension commitments.
Perform engineering program basis documentation, data validation, engineering change tracking, and configuration control.
Roadmap required inspections to comply with NRC regulations and license-renewal commitments.
Review inspection work orders to ensure license-renewal criteria are met.
Interact with clients and/or the NRC in a technical expert role.
Maintain awareness of changes in aging-management regulations, approaches, techniques, and operating experience.
Foster continuous improvement, technology-forward practices, and cross-functional collaboration.