Licensing Engineer 3

NuScale Power; Portland (OR); Remote; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

NuScale Power is seeking a Licensing Engineer 3 to lead regulatory licensing efforts for nuclear projects. The role focuses on ensuring compliance with safety and licensing requirements and delivering timely, high-quality NRC submittals.

You will coordinate with internal teams and external regulators while interfacing with clients and industry groups. The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and at least six years of regulatory/licensing experience in the nuclear sector,

Qualifications

• A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Science is required.
• Six years of regulatory affairs or licensing experience in the nuclear industry preferred; direct interactions with regulatory agencies advantageous.
• Eligible to work under DOE 10 CFR Part 810.

Responsibilities

• Provides project licensing direction for regulatory projects and submittals to the NRC.
• Offers regulatory guidance to internal teams and NuScale management for licensing strategy and interpretation of requirements.
• Oversees licensing programs and schedules, supports regulatory meetings and hearings for assigned projects.
• Interfaces with clients and industry groups (e.g., NEI, EPRI) as directed; manages inputs to regulatory applications.
• Prepares and reviews regulatory submittals and licensing documents in accordance with licensing strategy and regulatory commitments.

Skills

Problem solving

Oral/written communication

Planning/organizing

Adaptability

Dependability

Team Building

Safety Culture

Quality Assurance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Science

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

THIS POSITION MAY BE AVAILBLE FOR REMOTE WORK WITHIN THE CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES WITH TRAVEL AS REQUIRED FOR BUSINESS NEEDS. PLEASE NOTE THAT WHILE WORK MAY BE CONSIDERED REMOTE, NUSCALE OBSERVES AN IN-OFFICE REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FULL-TIME EMPLOYEES WHO RESIDE WITHIN A 30 MILE RADIUS OF OUR HOUSTON OR CORVALLIS OFFICE LOCATION.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Under occasional supervision, the Licensing Engineer 3 provides project licensing direction for assigned regulatory projects while ensuring compliance with nuclear safety and licensing requirements. The Licensing Engineer 3 ensures the development of timely and high quality products for submittal to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). The Licensing Engineer also provides licensing services to engineering, test, safety analysis internal resources on regulatory and licensing activities in support of licensing projects. The Licensing Engineer interfaces with the NRC on assigned activities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Supports the resolution of complex issues and processes to ensure compliance with applicable regulatory requirements for assigned projects.
• Provides tactical direction and technical regulatory guidance to internal project resources, cross-functional work teams, and NuScale management for complex issues to resolve licensing strategy, implementation or interpretation issues.
• Oversees and supports licensing programs and schedules for various regulatory engagements and actions. Provides support for regulatory meetings and hearings for assigned projects.
• Oversees and supports interface with clients and provide support to clients as required. Manages inputs to the regulatory applications and other legal processes for obtaining licenses and permits.
• Oversees and supports interface and interactions with industry groups (e.g., NEI, EPRI etc.) as directed by the responsible manager.
• Oversees and supports submittal of project licensing documents and ensures that licensing documents are complete, accurate and in compliance with the licensing strategy, commitments, and statutory requirements in all material respects.
• Prepares, edits, and reviews regulatory submittals to regulatory agencies in support of NuScale licensing efforts. Applies authoring, reviewing editing, document planning, and organizational skills in the preparation of a large and complex nuclear license applications.
• Develops effective regulatory strategy based on industry and regulatory guidance documents; makes recommendations based on the analysis of technical and regulatory information through independent efforts.
• Ensures NuScale program compliance with applicable regulations, codes and standards.
• Implements lessons learned and industry best practices at NuScale; actively involved in industry groups/forums as assigned.
• Travels domestically and/or internationally to various regulator and industry locations when performing assigned tasks.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  

CORE COMPETENCIES:

• Problem solving: Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and reviews information appropriately. Uses own judgment and acts independently; seeks input from other team members as appropriate for complex or sensitive situations.
• Oral/written communication: Listens carefully and speaks clearly and professionally in all situations. Edits work for accuracy and clarity, Is able to create, read and interpret complex written information. Ability to develop strong interpersonal networks within the organization.
• Planning/organizing: Prioritizes and plans work activities, organizes personal and project timelines and deadlines, tracks project timelines and deadlines, and uses time efficiently.
• Adaptability: Adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent interruptions, changes, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability: Consistently on time and at work, responds to management expectations and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Team Building: Capable of developing strong interpersonal networks and trust within the organization.
• Safety Culture: Adheres to the NuScale Safety culture and is expected to model safe behavior and influence peers to meet high standards.
• Quality Assurance: Demonstrated understanding and implementation of quality assurance regulations, standards and guidelines of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1 preferred.
  

Minimum Skills, Qualifications And Abilities

• Education/Certification: A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology or Science is required. Advanced degree preferred.
• Experience: A minimum of six years’ regulatory affairs or licensing experience in the nuclear industry at nuclear power plants, nuclear reactor suppliers, or nuclear industry architect-engineering is required. Other nuclear, Navy nuclear, engineering and legal/regulatory background may be considered. Experience involving direct interactions with regulatory agencies preferred.
• Industry Requirements: Eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to understand and communicate clearly using a phone, personal interaction, and computers.
• Ability to learn new job functions and comprehend and understand new concepts quickly and apply them accurately in a rapidly evolving environment.
• The employee frequently is required; to sit and stand; walk; bend, use hands to operate office equipment; and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally using common forms of transportation.
  

Disclaimer: Employee(s) must perform the essential duties and responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodation efficiently and accurately without causing significant safety threat to self or others. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employee(s) assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and/or skills required of all employees in this classification.
NuScale Power, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, national origin, disability or handicap, or veteran status.

Pay And Benefits

The target pay range for this position is $120,060 - $144,900 annually. The full pay range is $108,000 - $167,000 annually.
At NuScale, compensation decisions are determined using factors such as relevant job-related skills, full-time working experience, education and training, equity within the department.
For information on employee benefits, please visit our Careers Overview page: Employee Benefits | NuScale Power