Mechanical Senior Licensing Engineer

GE Vernova Inc; Markham; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Senior Licensing Engineer to join their Canadian Regulatory Affairs team. This role involves engaging in critical licensing activities for advanced nuclear projects, particularly focusing on mechanical systems. You'll collaborate with regulatory bodies to ensure compliance with safety standards and contribute to the preparation of essential documentation. The position offers an opportunity to work at the forefront of nuclear engineering, where your expertise will help shape the future of energy in Canada. If you are passionate about regulatory affairs and have a strong background in nuclear engineering, this is the perfect chance to make a significant impact.

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Flexible Work Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in nuclear safety evaluations and regulatory guidance.
• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a relevant discipline required.

Responsibilities

• Participate in nuclear regulatory review processes with CNSC.
• Prepare and submit safety analysis reports and licensing documentation.

Skills

Nuclear Safety Evaluations

Regulatory Guidance

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Document Preparation

Leadership in Regulatory Affairs

Business Acumen

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or Engineering

Master's Degree in Science or Engineering

Job description

Job Description Summary

The Mechanical Senior Licensing Engineer, Canadian Regulatory Affairs, based in Canada, will complete various technical licensing work scopes in Canada, including new reactor licensing for the BWRX-300 Advanced Nuclear Project, including work with GEH/GNF Engineering and the Regulatory Affairs teams on major projects in the areas of mechanical design.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As the Senior Licensing Specialist, Canadian Regulatory Affairs, you will perform the following for GEH reactors to be deployed in Canada, with focus on mechanical systems:

• Participate under the direction of the Canadian Technical Leader, Regulatory Affairs, in tasks associated with the nuclear regulatory review process with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) applicable to mechanical system design.
• Support preparation and submittal of Preliminary Safety Analysis Report (PSAR), Pre-Operational Safety Analysis Report (POSAR) and Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR) documentation, and other licence application documentation for BWRX-300 licence application activities in accordance with CNSC regulatory requirements and guidelines and with input from the GEH BWRX-300 Project Team.
• Support preparation and conduct of technical and licensing presentations to CNSC staff regarding BWRX-300 licence applications and coordinate and prepare responses to the customer or regulator in the areas of mechanical system design, including reactor core design, nuclear coolant system and associated systems, and other applicable areas.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 7 years related professional work experience OR Master's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years of related professional work experience.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience performing or providing input into nuclear safety evaluations applicable to safety analysis at nuclear power plants, including experience in CNSC regulatory documents and Canadian Standards Association (CSA) Standards.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience involving complex projects and providing regulatory guidance and feedback to support those projects.

Eligibility Requirements

• Work two days onsite a week in GEH office in Markham, ON.

Desired Characteristics

• Seven (7) or more years of experience with Canadian nuclear requirements and guidance and on-site nuclear reactor experience.
• Leadership experience in Regulatory Affairs or large engineering projects.
• Nuclear engineering degree or experience in nuclear boiler system and Reactor Coolant Pressure Boundary (RCPB) design.
• Working knowledge of boiling water reactor (BWR) systems, fuel, or operations, with specific experience with Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR) or Economically Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR) engineering or licensing desired.
• Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in working or communicating with nuclear regulators, experience working with nuclear industry groups and international licensing experience.
• Effective interpersonal and facilitation skills and ability to prepare highly technical documents.
• Externally focused: takes action to enhance the reputation of the company/represents the company well at all opportunities.
• Clear thinker: communicates messages clearly and concisely with the ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information / ability to sift through complex information and focus on critical few priorities.
• Assess potential impacts of regulatory landscape on business and customers.
• Strong business and financial acumen.
• Ability to work effectively with technical leaders.

GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to U.S. Export Control Laws, which mandate all citizenships be from the U.S. Department of Energy’s List of Generally Authorized Countries (10 CFR Part 810 Appendix A); otherwise a specific authorization from the U.S. Department of Energy will be required. More information can be found here: https://www.energy.gov/nnsa/10-cfr-part-810.

You must have legal authorization to work in Canada and any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. The drug screen requirement in the background check process is not required if the role is based in Canada.

Strong consideration will be given to Indigenous persons. The term Indigenous refers to individuals who identify as being descended from the original inhabitants (the first peoples) of what is now known as Canada. In this context, Indigenous people are First Nations, Métis and/or Inuit.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes