Licensing Engineer

U.S. Fusion Energy; Shine (NC); Hybrid; USD 73,000 - 122,000; Full time

Job summary

SHINE Technologies, LLC is seeking a Licensing Engineer to support NRC licensing reviews, coordinate inspections, and prepare permit applications for regulatory agencies. The role involves working with a cross-disciplinary team to license SHINE’s commercial and R&D activities, including the SHINE medical isotope production facility.

The position requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field (or equivalent experience) and familiarity with CFRs and regulatory guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field is required.
• Experience in nuclear licensing or comparable regulatory field is required.
• Familiarity with 10 CFR and related regulatory guidance is expected.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat Pro is required.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the licensing basis of SHINE’s licensed activities, including Safety Analysis Reports.
• Coordinate with technical personnel to ensure licensing basis alignment with design changes.
• Coordinate NRC construction inspections, including pre-inspection assessments and responses.
• Oversee vendor deliverables to meet regulatory, quality, and schedule objectives.
• Prepare and review licensing correspondence to regulatory agencies.

Skills

Nuclear licensing experience

Regulatory compliance

Technical communication

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Senior Reactor Operator License or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

Position

Licensing Engineer at SHINE Technologies, LLC.

Location

Janesville, WI. Hybrid or remote work arrangement will be considered. While our headquarters is located in Janesville, Wisconsin, we welcome applicants from across the U.S. who can effectively collaborate in a virtual environment. Candidates may be asked to travel occasionally for team meetings or onsite engagements, depending on business needs.

Job Type

Full-time

Salary

The base salary range for this position is $73,000 - $121,900 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

Description

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Licensing Engineer who 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.

Duties and Responsibilities

• 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.

Diversity and Inclusion

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.

Equal Opportunity Employment

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.

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