Licensing & Environmental Consultant

CorSource; Richland (WA); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 234,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Per diem eligible

Job summary

CorSource is seeking a Licensing & Environmental Consultant for a 12-month contract in Richland, WA. The role focuses on developing strategic licensing approaches and providing regulatory counsel for nuclear development projects.

The position requires deep knowledge of licensing and environmental regulations, strong written and oral communication, and the ability to manage complex documentation on tight timelines. Up to 100% remote work is possible after an initial onsite month.

Qualifications

• Understanding of Licensing and Environmental regulations pertaining to a nuclear facility.
• Validation of licensing document submittals.
• Requirements for submitting documents under oath or affirmation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare licensing documentation including the Preliminary Safety Analysis Report and Final Safety Analysis Report supporting the construction permit and operating license applications.
• Develop technical specifications and the technical requirements manual.
• Develop licensing documents supporting Fire Protection, Emergency Preparedness, Physical Security, Cyber Security, Nuclear Material Control & Accounting, Radiation Protection, Offsite Dose Calculation Manual, ISI/IST, and Fitness for Duty as directed by Licensing management.
• Ensure documentation meets regulatory requirements and is appropriately validated by source documentation.

Skills

Communication

Regulatory meetings

Stakeholder management

Team collaboration

Decision making

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Licensing & Environmental Consultant

Job Type: Contract
Location:Richland, WA
Contract Duration: 12 Months (potential to extend or convert to permanent)
Schedule: 4 days per week, 10 hours per day (4x10 schedule)
Remote Work: Up to 100% remote work available after the first month onsite
Per Diem: Eligible

Job Description

This position is responsible for developing strategic approaches to Licensing and Environmental activities to help achieve organizational goals for new nuclear development. This position will provide technical advice and proactive counsel to management on a wide range of complex licensing, environmental, and other regulatory issues, interpretation and verification of industry guidance, and regulatory requirements for application to project-specific issues.

Travel: Business travel may be authorized.

Principal Accountabilities

• Interface with the Reactor Technology Vendor and other vendors to manage preparation of licensing documentation, including the Preliminary Safety Analysis Report and Final Safety Analysis Report supporting the construction permit and operating license applications.

• Manage development of technical specifications and the technical requirements manual.

• Manage the development of licensing documents supporting Fire Protection, Emergency Preparedness, Physical Security, Cyber Security, Nuclear Material Control & Accounting, Radiation Protection, Offsite Dose Calculation Manual, ISI/IST, and Fitness for Duty as directed by Licensing management.

• Ensure documentation meets regulatory requirements and is appropriately validated by source documentation.

Skills and Experience

• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.

• Capable of conducting meetings with regulatory management.

• Clearly capable of conducting technical meetings and maintaining a professional relationship with regulatory agencies.

• Ability to work well with others in closely linked roles to achieve mutual goals.

• Ability to reach a consensus among dissenting opinions and insight on when to stand firm when faced with opposition.

• Ability to manage in a highly stressful, time-constrained regulatory environment.

Required Knowledge:

• Understanding of Licensing and Environmental regulations pertaining to a nuclear facility.

• Validation of licensing document submittals.

• Requirements for submitting documents under oath or affirmation.

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.

• 10 years of experience in the nuclear sector in Regulatory Affairs, Licensing, or Environmental role(s).

Additional Position Details

• Full-time contract position.

• 4 days per week, 10 hours per day.

• Up to 100% remote work available after the first month onsite.

• Per diem eligible.

• U.S. citizenship required.

• On-call availability is not required.