Licensing Associate

Last Energy; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Last Energy is looking for a Licensing Associate in Austin, TX to support regulatory, licensing, and safety analysis efforts. The role emphasizes technical writing and document preparation while maintaining a bridge between Licensing and Engineering teams.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in technical writing or regulatory affairs and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field. Strong organizational and analytical skills are necessary to handle various licensing tasks effectively.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical writing, licensing, regulatory affairs, or safety analysis.
• Familiarity with licensing and regulatory processes in the energy or infrastructure sectors.
• Strong analytical skills with exposure to probabilistic safety analysis or quantitative risk assessment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, and management of technical documentation submitted to regulators.
• Translate technical content into clear language for regulatory submissions.
• Conduct spreadsheet analysis, including data collection, modeling, and reporting.

Skills

Technical writing

Regulatory affairs

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a technical discipline

Job description

Last Energy seeks a Licensing Associate to support regulatory, licensing, and safety analysis efforts. This role is centered on technical writing and document preparation, with additional responsibilities in supporting analysis and serving as a working-level bridge between the Licensing and Engineering teams.

The Licensing Associate will work closely with internal technical teams and third-party contractors to produce high-quality regulatory documentation and keep licensing workstreams moving.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation, review, and management of technical documentation submitted to regulators
• Translate technical content from subject-matter experts into clear, precise language for regulatory submissions
• Conduct spreadsheet analysis, including data collection, modeling, and reporting
• Research, track and interpret evolving licensing requirements to ensure compliance
• Collaborate with engineering, legal, and project teams to align licensing activities with broader project goals
• Maintain organized records and documentation systems for licensing and regulatory filings
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in technical writing, licensing, regulatory affairs, safety analysis, or a related field
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a technical discipline
• Familiarity with licensing and regulatory processes in the energy or infrastructure sectors
• Strong analytical skills with exposure to probabilistic safety analysis or quantitative risk assessment preferred
• Excellent organizational and written communication skills
• Disciplined and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
• Based in Austin, TX (or willing to relocate)