Licensing Engineer

SHINE Technologies, LLC.; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 73,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading nuclear technology firm is seeking a Licensing Engineer to support the review of licensing actions and coordinate inspections. The ideal candidate will maintain licensing compliance and interface with regulatory agencies. Responsibilities include document preparation, compliance oversight, and supporting regulatory interactions. A Bachelor's degree in engineering or a scientific discipline with relevant experience is required. The base salary ranges from $73,000 to $106,000 annually, complemented by a comprehensive compensation package.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience in nuclear licensing or a comparable field.
• Ability to adhere to Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR).
• Ability to interface with regulators, contractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the licensing basis of SHINE’s licensed activities.
• Coordinate with technical personnel to ensure compliance.
• Prepare and review licensing correspondence with regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with regulations for licensed facilities.

Skills

Effective communication

Familiarity with regulatory guidance

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Experience in nuclear licensing

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering or scientific discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Description

The Licensing Engineer will assist the company in the support of the review of licensing actions by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission ; the preparation for, and coordination of, inspections by the regulatory agencies; the preparation and submittal of permit applications to other applicable regulatory agencies; and to ensure ongoing compliance with all licenses and permits.

The Licensing Engineer will work as part of an innovative, collaborative, cross-discipline team to license SHINE’s commercial and research and development activities, including the SHINE medical isotope production facility.

The base salary range for this position is $73,000 - $106,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Duties and Responsibilities

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Maintain the licensing basis of SHINE’s licensed activities, including Safety Analysis Reports and the programs and plans described therein.
• Coordinate with technical personnel to ensure design changes meet the applicable licensing basis or are adequately incorporated into the licensing basis.
• Coordinating NRC construction inspections, including pre-inspection assessments and responses to inspector requests.
• Oversight of vendor deliverables to ensure regulatory, quality, and schedule objectives are met.
• Preparation and review of licensing correspondence to regulatory agencies (e.g., regulatory engagement plans, application supplements, amendment requests, responses to requests for additional information, exemption requests).
• Supporting interactions with regulatory agencies, including public meetings, regulatory audits, and clarification discussions.
• Ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for construction and operation of licensed facilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific discipline, or related field, or equivalent experience such as a Senior Reactor Operator License or the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
• Demonstrated, applicable experience in nuclear licensing or comparable field.
• Familiarity with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and other applicable regulations.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidance applicable to non-power production and utilization facilities and radioactive material licenses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization, as well as interface with regulators, contractors, and suppliers.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Requires frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, grasping, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knees.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 40 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Fine motor coordination and strong depth perception is beneficial.
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship.

Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.

SHINE Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.