Licensing Engineer Consultant, Engineering Projects

KBH Industrial; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 82,000 - 199,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per Diem

Mob/Demob assistance

Expenses eligible

Business travel may be authorized

Job summary

KBH Industrial in Richland, WA, is seeking a Licensing Engineer Consultant to support regulatory and technical aspects of major station initiatives at a commercial nuclear generating site.

You will collaborate with engineering projects teams, plant organizations, vendors, and NRC staff to ensure licensing compliance and safety, including aging management and license renewal activities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering with 12+ years in a technical environment, 2+ in DOE/NRC regulated nuclear space.
• PE license and 12+ years in a technical environment, with 4+ years in a DOE/NRC regulated nuclear setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory support for significant station initiatives and client objectives.
• Consult with client management to ensure nuclear safety, licensing, and regulatory issues are addressed.
• Offer strategic guidance on aging management and license renewal matters.
• Represent the client with regulators, industry groups, and conferences.
• Support Environmental Review needs, including field/onsite visits.
• Collaborate across licensing, project management, engineering and other departments.
• Keep management informed of license renewal policies and standards.

Skills

Engineering principles

Regulatory affairs knowledge

Microsoft Office proficiency

Strong written and verbal comms

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

KBH | Richland, WA | Employment Type: Contract

Licensing Engineer Consultant, Engineering Projects

About Us

KBH Industrial is a trusted resource for utilities and channel partners across the energy and industrial sectors, providing project management, project controls, senior consulting, and specialized technical support. Founded on the principle of people-first, honesty, collaboration and safety, KBH places skilled professionals in critical individual roles, working side by side with client teams to deliver deep expertise and dependable results.

Job Summary

We are seeking a Licensing Engineer Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing regulatory and technical support for significant station initiatives at a commercial nuclear generating station, working with engineering projects teams, plant organizations, supporting vendors, industry peers, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory support for significant station initiatives and client objectives, following defined station processes
• Consult with client management to ensure nuclear safety, licensing, and regulatory issues are identified, addressed, and resolved
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on matters affecting aging management and license renewal
• Represent the client with applicable regulators, industry work groups, workshops, and conferences
• Support Environmental Review needs, including field and onsite visits as needed
• Collaborate with licensing, project management, engineering, and other station departments to resolve regulatory issues tied to long term plant operation
• Keep management informed of the latest license renewal policies, rules, and standards

Qualifications & Skills

• Knowledge of general engineering principles, practices, and methods to identify and solve routine problems
• Ability to apply advanced techniques under guidance and advise others on Regulatory Affairs matters
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including with non-technical audiences

Preferred (one or more):

• Prior experience supporting license renewal efforts for commercial nuclear power plants
• Experience as a technical reviewer of license renewal applications
• Participation in industry committees associated with license renewal
• Experience developing, implementing, or auditing aging management programs
• Experience preparing, submitting, and implementing complex or unprecedented license amendment requests

Required Education and Experience

Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and 12 years of engineering experience in a technical environment, at least 2 of which are in a DOE or NRC regulated nuclear environment
• PE license and 12 years of engineering experience in a technical environment, at least 4 of which are in a DOE or NRC regulated nuclear environment

Required Abilities and Skills

Candidates must demonstrate the following:

• Prior experience preparing, submitting, and implementing license amendment requests, relief requests, or other NRC approved licensing actions
• At least two career excellence activities (e.g. diverse assignments, management certification, RO/SRO license, industry working group participation)

Additional Information

U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Schedule: Mon to Thurs, 4x10
Duration: 11/16/2026 to 11/15/2027
Remote work: No
Per Diem: Yes
Mob/Demob: Yes
Expenses Eligible: Yes
Business Travel: May be authorized
On Call required: No
Badge Type: Blue Badge
Certificates Required: No

The expected pay rate for this position ranges from $59.50 to $144.20/hour.
Pay offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained.

Benefits

KBH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, a 401(k) program, and other employee perks to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.