Senior License Renewal Engineer (Electrical) 1 - Nuclear
About The Position
Sargent & Lundy is seeking an experienced License Renewal (LR) and Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) engineer to support nuclear power plant license extensions and post-approval implementation activities across the U.S. nuclear fleet. The role performs system scoping, screening, and aging management reviews for SLR applications, and supports engineering programs, documentation, data validation, configuration control, and inspection planning. The engineer collaborates with engineering and regulatory teams, interacts with clients and/or the NRC as a technical expert, and maintains awareness of changes in aging management regulations, methods, and operating experience. The position uses a hybrid work schedule, with in-office work required three days per week. The role is part of Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group, which works on nuclear engineering, design, and licensing; life extensions and digital modernization of existing plants; advanced reactor initiatives; and nuclear new-build projects. Employees may use data, automation, AI, and other digital tools where relevant, applying professional judgment and review. The position does not sponsor U.S. work authorization.
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 in 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 ability to balance innovation with compliance, safety, and traceability.
- Must have U.S. work authorization; the employer does not sponsor work authorization for this position.
Nice To Haves
- Background in nuclear power plant operations, engineering, or design.
- 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, or 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 or interest in AI, automation, programming, or similar technologies where relevant to the role.
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.
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision health plans.
- Life and accident insurance.
- Disability coverage.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Back-up daycare.
- Flexible spending account (FSA) and health savings account (HSA).
- 401(k).
- Pre-tax commuter account.
- Merit Scholarship Program.
- Employee Discount Program.
- Corporate Charitable Giving Program.
- Tuition assistance.
- First Professional Licensure Bonus.
- Employee Referral Bonus.
- Paid annual personal/sick time (PST).
- Paid vacation.
- Paid holidays.
- Paid parental leave.
- Paid bereavement leave.
- Flexible work arrangements.
- Eligible employees may participate in a yearly discretionary bonus.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
