NRC Licensing Engineer opportunity.
This position can sit in any of the following locations: Oak Ridge, TN, Johnson City, TN, or Aiken, SC Position Description: We are seeking an experienced NRC Licensing Engineer to support the development and implementation of licensing strategies for a new nuclear facility construction project. The ideal candidate will have direct experience developing NRC licensing applications and supporting regulatory approval activities for new facility construction, including greenfield projects or major new nuclear installations.
Responsibilities:- Develop and implement NRC licensing strategies and regulatory plans for new nuclear facility construction projects.
- Lead or support the preparation, development, and submission of NRC license applications, amendments, and supporting technical documentation.
- Develop licensing basis documents, safety analyses, and regulatory compliance documentation required for new facility authorization.
- Interpret and apply applicable NRC regulations, specifically 10 CFR Part 70.
- Coordinate with engineering, design, construction, and project management teams to ensure licensing requirements are incorporated throughout project development.
- Support NRC regulatory reviews, Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), audits, inspections, and technical meetings.
- Identify licensing risks, regulatory gaps, and compliance issues and develop appropriate resolution strategies.
- Maintain licensing schedules, regulatory commitments, and documentation to support project milestones.
- Interface with NRC representatives, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders throughout the licensing process.
- Support the transition from facility design and construction into commissioning, operational readiness, and licensing approval.
Qualifications:- Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
- Direct experience developing NRC licensing documentation and applications for new nuclear facility construction projects.
- Demonstrated experience supporting licensing activities during the design, development, and construction phases of a new nuclear facility.
- Direct experience interpreting and applying applicable NRC regulations, specifically 10 CFR Part 70.
- Strong working knowledge of NRC licensing regulations and regulatory approval processes.
- Experience preparing or contributing to licensing applications, safety analysis reports, licensing basis documentation, and regulatory submittals.
- Experience coordinating licensing requirements with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
- Familiarity with NRC regulatory reviews, RAIs, licensing commitments, and compliance evaluations.
- Strong technical writing, regulatory interpretation, and stakeholder communication skills.
Other Qualifications:If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website: www.edgewatertech.net/careers
Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!
