Licensing Engineer - Plant Hatch

Southern Company•Baxley, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Southern Nuclear Operating Company's Site Support Department is seeking a Site Licensing Engineer at Plant Hatch. The position supports the Site Licensing Manager with the plant's compliance interface with the NRC and serves as an interface with NRC Site Resident Inspectors and Plant Management when the Site Licensing Manager is not on-site. The engineer keeps abreast of industry licensing issues and their potential impacts to the plant, receives strategic direction and functional support from the Site Licensing Manager, and reports directly to that manager. The role provides licensing and compliance support for Plant Hatch, including technical assistance to ensure the plant's design meets licensing requirements, monitoring regulatory oversight status, and supporting NRC inspections and licensing determinations. The position also performs corrective action program coordinator duties for the Regulatory Affairs Department and manages plant commitments. It supports a fleet network of licensing professionals and may be called upon to assist with fleet issues at any time. The position will be filled at a level commensurate with the candidate's experience and work history. Occasional travel, after-hours plant support, and Emergency Response Organization support may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in engineering from an accredited college or university, or a Professional Engineer license.
Strong technical writing skills.
Ability to maintain attention to detail in written and spoken communication.
Ability to communicate effectively, make presentations to senior SNC management, and build trusting relationships with Site NRC Residents and NRC Inspectors.
Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently.
Availability for after-hours plant support.
Emergency Response Organization support may be required.

Nice To Haves

Nuclear power plant experience involving licensing.
Plant-specific knowledge.
Working knowledge of nuclear power plant design and systems.
Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, associated regulations, and design documentation sufficient to prepare licensing submittals and effective interpretations.
Working knowledge of Code of Federal Regulations provisions supporting the licensing basis, such as 10 CFR 50.59, 10 CFR 50.54(a/p/q), and 10 CFR 72.48.

Responsibilities

Support the Site Licensing Manager in advising the Site Support Director, Vice President, and Plant Management on site-specific NRC licensing and compliance issues.
Interface with the NRC Site Resident Inspectors.
Provide engineering technical assistance to ensure the design of HNP meets licensing requirements.
Monitor site-specific Regulatory Oversight Process (ROP) status and brief the Site Support Director, Vice President, and Plant Management on status and issues related to ROP violations and cross-cutting issues.
Support NRC inspections and help ensure the plant is adequately prepared; become familiar with NRC inspection modules and guidelines, enforcement procedures, and significance determination process procedures.
Support operability and reportability determinations, prompt notifications, and development of Licensee Event Reports (LER).
Understand the plant's regulatory and licensing basis.
Provide licensing support for other assigned duties.
Perform corrective action program coordinator duties for the Regulatory Affairs Department.
Manage plant commitments.
Support fleet licensing issues as needed.