Senior Nuclear Power Regulatory Policy
About The Position
Battelle is seeking a senior-level nuclear engineer with an operational background to develop program policy, procedural, and internal controls documentation for implementing microreactor technology (reactors rated below 20 megawatts electric (MWe)). This role is crucial for the development and testing of the DoD “Project Pele” demonstration program, with the Army considering follow-on deployment of this transportable electric power system (producing between 1-20 MW of electricity) for expeditionary support and installation power. The advanced microreactor program, managed by the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Infrastructure, Energy and Environment (ASA IE&E), Nuclear Energy Office (NEO), requires adherence to Army Regulation 50-7 “Army Reactor Program” and Executive Order (EO) 14304. The position involves integrating information from various government organizations (DoW, DOE, NRC, Federal and State agencies, and Army organizations) to develop policy and guidelines covering reactor operations, quality assurance, system management, safety, security, and environmental controls.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in related field with 8 years of experience or master’s degree in related field with 5 years of experience or PhD with 2 years of experience; or an equivalent combination of education and or experience in a related field.
- Nuclear Power operations and policy experience
- Proven multiple-role leader with the ability to adapt and succeed in rapidly changing business environments by using strong interpersonal skills while leveraging robust analytical and technical expertise.
- Consensus builder easily develops and cultivates relationships with diverse sets of internal and external stakeholders.
Responsibilities
- Primary integrator and author of NEO regulatory documentation
- Provide nuclear power system operations, engineering, and integrated logistic support subject matter expertise
- Analyzes and interprets complex data. Takes a broad perspective to identify innovative solutions.
- Prepares and presents advanced technical reports and presentations to client, both formal and informal.
- Assist with inter- and intra-agency collaboration and coordination.
- Participates in and leads technical working groups as required.
- Expected to grow into NEO program expert and representative
- Supports business development efforts led by others and maintains business interactions with external clients.
- Participates in scientific conferences, peer review panels, and increases company visibility through publications.
- Trains lower-level staff to improve technical development. Coordinates and provides day-to-day work direction to lower-level staff to support overall project goals.
Benefits
- Compressed work schedule (every other Friday off)
- Hybrid work arrangement (60% in-office, 40% remote)
- Paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Wellness incentives and benefits
- Optional supplemental benefits
- Coverage for partners, gender-affirming care and health support
- Family formation support
- Industry-leading 401(k) retirement savings plan (5% company contribution regardless of employee contribution, plus matching)
- Tuition assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
