Licensing Engineer for Regulatory Affairs

X-energy; Rockville (MD); Presencial; USD 81 000 - 215 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

401K with employer match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Dev

Resumo da oferta

X-energy is seeking a Licensing Engineer to join the Regulatory Affairs team in Rockville, MD. You will lead licensing strategy, coordinate activities across business, licensing, and technical teams, and drive first-of-a-kind deployment approaches for X-energy reactors globally.

Responsibilities include preparing applications, engaging with regulators, and delivering high-quality licensing products while navigating NRC regulations and guidance.

Qualificações

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field required; strong technical writing and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of nuclear reactor design and operation; ability to analyze regulatory requirements.

Responsabilidades

• Support licensing activities for reactor certifications, permits and licenses; prepare regulatory engagement plans and technical reports.
• Ensure compliance with NRC regulations and guidance.
• Participate in public meetings, regulatory audits, and business proposals.
• Develop strategic proposals to address novel safety, environmental, and licensing challenges.
• Analyze policy, legislation, and regulations; develop guidance and templates to improve licensing strategies.
• Communicate complex technical and regulatory positions effectively.
• Support planning and executing the X-energy business and licensing strategy.
• Participate in nuclear industry working groups.

Conhecimentos

Regulatory affairs

Project management

Technical writing

Communication

Team leadership

Nuclear engineering knowledge

Formação académica

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Job Description

Join X-energy’s growing regulatory affairs team to jumpstart new reactor projects and develop licensing approaches for first-of-a-kind deployment strategies. Licensing Engineers at X-energy lead new application preparation, drive licensing strategy, and coordinate the business, licensing, and technical activities necessary to further the deployment of X-energy reactors globally.

Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities

Licensing Engineers in Regulatory Affairs are responsible for activities including, but not limited to, the following:

• Supporting licensing activities associated with reactor certifications, permits, and licenses, including the preparation of regulatory engagement plans, applications, white papers, technical reports, and topical reports
• Ensuring compliance with NRC regulations and guidance
• Participating in and presenting at public meetings, regulatory audits, and business proposals
• Researching and developing strategic proposals to address novel safety, environmental, and licensing challenges
• Analyzing policy, legislation, and regulations
• Developing guidance, processes, and templates to improve and implement licensing strategies for environmental and safety issues
• Working as part of a team to deliver timely and high-quality licensing products
• Effectively communicate complex technical and regulatory positions
• Supporting planning and executing the X-energy business and licensing strategy
• Participating in nuclear industry working groups

Job Profile Minimum Qualifications

• All Levels:
  • Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., mechanical, nuclear, chemical, or electrical engineering), science (e.g., environmental science, physics, or chemistry), or other related area.
  • Preparing technical written and oral communications
  • Understanding of nuclear reactor design and operation
  • Project management experience, including developing and maintaining schedules; meeting deadlines; formulating budgets; working collaboratively; and leading teams
• Level I: Typically, up to two years of relevant technical or licensing experience
• Level II: Typically, three years of relevant technical or licensing experience
• Level III: Typically, five years of relevant technical or licensing experience
• Level IV: Typically, ten years of relevant technical or licensing experience
• Level V: Typically, fifteen years of relevant technical or licensing experience
• Level VI: Typically, twenty years of relevant technical or licensing experience

Preferred Skills

Candidates for this role would ideally have knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas, commensurate with their educational and professional background:

• Knowledge of high-temperature gas reactor technologies and/or first-of-a-kind nuclear technologies
• Knowledge of U.S. NRC and/or U.S. DOE regulatory requirements for reactor licensing
• Experience with U.S. NRC construction permit and operating license application preparation and/or reviews
• Understanding of Environmental science(s) for nuclear reactor siting
• Knowledge of small modular reactor technical and licensing considerations
• Knowledge of international nuclear reactor licensing frameworks
• Experience with front-end loading project planning
• Ability to analyze and interpret regulatory requirements, legislation, and policy documents

Compensation

As required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

Level I: $81,314 - $135,524 / Level II: $88,725 - $147,875 / Level III: $103,575 - $172,625 / Level IV: $143,550 - $183,425 / Level V: $165,000 - $190,000 / Level VI: $190,000 - $215,000

Qualifications

Offers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. The salary range for this position is:

Level I: $81,314 - $135,524 / Level II: $88,725 - $147,875 / Level III: $103,575 - $172,625 / Level IV: $143,550 - $183,425 / Level V: $165,000 - $190,000 / Level VI: $190,000 - $215,000

Position Job Classification

Full time - Exempt

Benefits

X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

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, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

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