License Renewal Engineer (Electrical) 3 - Nuclear

Sargent Lundy; Chattanooga (TN); Hybrid; USD 72,690 - 106,250; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive healthcare plans

401(k) and merit scholarship program

Paid time off including vacation and sick leave

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Chattanooga is seeking a License Renewal Engineer with experience in nuclear power. The candidate will manage license extensions and support compliance with NRC regulations, highlighting strong documentation skills and engineering experience. The role offers award-winning benefits and a hybrid work schedule, requiring office presence three days a week.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of engineering experience in a licensed environment.
• Experience with NRC, INPO, or DOE regulations.
• Involvement in license renewal or nuclear aging management programs.

Responsibilities

• Perform System Scoping and Aging Management Review for SLR applications.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure NRC compliance.
• Document engineering program basis and manage change tracking.

Skills

Systems thinking

Technical documentation

Compliance with NRC regulations

Collaboration with engineering teams

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering or related field

Tools

Nuclear QA/QC protocols

Engineering documentation systems

Job description

Description

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

Key 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

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

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

Required Qualifications:

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 3 or more 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 (involving evaluations for cable insulation and connections, metal enclosure bus, fuse holders, insulators, etc.)
• 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

Awards-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 & WellnessFinancial BenefitsWork-Life Balance

• 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

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!

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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.