Lead Nuclear Licensing Engineer

Electria Group; United States; On-site; USD 150,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation + holidays

Job summary

A leading Small Modular Reactor company is seeking a Lead Nuclear Licensing Engineer to ensure regulatory compliance and support licensing strategies. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience in the nuclear industry and a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering. Key responsibilities include preparing licensing documents and coordinating with regulatory agencies. Excellent analytical and communication skills are required. This role offers competitive compensation and benefits.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of nuclear industry or related technical experience.
• Experience preparing or reviewing licensing documentation.
• Familiarity with PRA, reactor systems, or safety/environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain licensing documents.
• Interpret federal, state, and local regulations.
• Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries.

Skills

Knowledge of NRC regulations

Strong analytical skills

Communication skills

Documentation skills

Education

Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

This range is provided by Electria Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$150,000.00/yr - $225,000.00/yr

Co-Founder & Head of Product @ Electria Group

We are working on behalf of a leading Small Modular Reactor company. We unite communities, regulators, and financial partners to deliver safe, low-cost, reliable energy and accelerate nuclear deployment in the U.S. and globally.

Role Overview

We are seeking a Lead Nuclear Licensing Engineer to support the development and execution of licensing strategies that ensure full regulatory compliance. Reporting to the Director of Licensing, this role involves interpreting nuclear regulations, preparing licensing submittals, coordinating with regulatory agencies (e.g., NRC), and supporting internal teams on compliance matters.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and maintain licensing documents (applications, amendments, safety and environmental reports).
• Interpret federal, state, and local regulations; assess impacts of regulatory changes.
• Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries and participate in meetings with agencies.
• Support inspections, audits, and internal compliance programs.
• Track regulatory commitments and action items.
• Provide technical guidance to engineering and operations teams.
• Support training and promote regulatory awareness across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in Engineering or related field (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, etc.).
• 8+ years of nuclear industry or related technical experience.
• Knowledge of NRC regulations, licensing processes, and NUREGs.
• Experience preparing or reviewing licensing documentation.
• Strong analytical, communication, and documentation skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office.

Preferred

Advanced degree, experience working with NRC, familiarity with PRA, reactor systems, or safety/environmental regulations.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous vacation + holidays