License Renewal Engineer 3 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 72,690 - 106,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

401(k)

Tuition Assistance

Paid Vacation

Flexible Work Arrangements

Job summary

A leading nuclear engineering firm is seeking a License Renewal and Subsequent License Renewal engineer. This hybrid position involves collaborating with regulatory teams and performing engineering reviews at nuclear power plants. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Mechanical Engineering and experience in the nuclear industry. A comprehensive benefits package and a focus on work-life balance are offered, along with a competitive salary range.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in engineering or licensing engineering.
• Familiarity with NRC regulations.
• Experience in nuclear industry or highly regulated environments.

Responsibilities

• Perform aging management review of nuclear plant systems.
• Collaborate with regulatory teams for NRC compliance.
• Review inspection work orders to meet license renewal criteria.

Skills

Systems thinking

Regulatory compliance

Technical documentation

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

This role offers a hybrid work arrangement. You\'ll spend three days a week in the office, giving you the flexibility to work remotely for two days.

We are seeking an experienced License Renewal (LR) and Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) engineer in the nuclear industry. We support various nuclear power plants’ license extensions and post license approval implementation activities across the US nuclear power plant fleet. The ideal candidate would have experience with LR/SLR application or implementation activities, nuclear industry related engineering programs, nuclear power plant work management/scheduling, NRC submittals, and/or NRC inspections. Example LR/SLR application activities include scoping, screening, aging management reviews, aging management programs, Time Limited Aging Analysis (TLAAs), Further Evaluations, operating experience review, and modification history review as described in NEI 95-10 and NEI 17-01. Example LR/SLR implementation activities include procedure changes, preventative maintenance basis and frequency development, work order development and review, online and outage work management and scheduling, nuclear program basis document development, NRC commitment closure, NRC Inspection Procedure 71003 experience.

Responsibilities

• Perform System Scoping, Screening, and Aging Management Review of nuclear plant systems in support of SLR applications in accordance with NEI 17-01 and current industry best practices.

• Collaborate with engineering and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with NRC regulations and license extension commitments.

• Perform engineering program basis documentation, data validation, engineering change tracking, and configuration control.

• Roadmap required inspections to comply with NRC regulations and license renewal commitments.

• Review inspection work orders to ensure license renewal criteria is met.

• Interact with clients and/or NRC in a technical expert role.

• Maintain awareness of changes in aging management regulations, approaches, techniques, and operating experience.

• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technology forward, and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

• A minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering, licensing engineering, program engineering, design engineering, power plant inspection, or AI, ideally within nuclear or within a highly regulated industry.

• Experience delivering accurate, high quality, technical documentation in a highly regulated environment.

• Familiarity with engineering documentation systems, nuclear QA/QC protocols, and configuration management.

• Strong systems thinking skills and ability to balance innovation with compliance, safety, and traceability.

• Preferred Experience:

• Nuclear power plant operations, engineering, or design background

• Experience with NRC, INPO, or DOE regulations

• Prior involvement in license renewal, subsequent license renewal, or nuclear aging management programs

• Familiarity with nuclear industry documents: NUREG-1800, NUREG-1801, NEI 95-10, NUREG-2191, NUREG-2192, NUREG-2221, NEI 17-01, and/or NUREG 1555

• Participation and/or familiarity with Nuclear Energy Institutes’ License Renewal Task Force

Benefits

Award-Winning Benefits: At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision

• Life & Accident Insurance

• Disability Coverage

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Back-Up Daycare

• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)

• Pre-Tax Commuter Account

• Merit Scholarship Program

• Employee Discount Program

• Corporate Charitable Giving Program

• Tuition Assistance

• First Professional Licensure Bonus

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Parental Leave

• Paid Bereavement Leave

• Flexible Work Arrangements

Additional Information

Compensation Range: $72,690.00 - $106,250.00

Transparency Statement: Sargent & Lundy discloses compensation ranges that comply with all local and state regulations. The total compensation package for eligible positions will include a base salary or an hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, reflecting our commitment to rewarding performance and supporting the overall well-being of our employees. Individuals may also be eligible to participate in our yearly discretionary bonus.

About This Business Unit: Join Sargent & Lundy\'s Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

Awards & Recognition

Equal Opportunity

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.

City: Wilmington

State: DE

Country: United States

Area of Interest: Mechanical Engineering

Type: Full Time - Regular

Job ID: 2025-18495

Business Group: Nuclear Power Group

Department: Mechanical Engineering