Licensing Manager

Protingent; Bellevue (WA); On-site; USD 151,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing seeks a Licensing Manager to lead licensing activities for nuclear projects and ensure QA-compliant documentation.

The role requires coordination with stakeholders, preparation of license applications, and responses to NRC inquiries while maintaining strict regulatory standards. Travel is 0–10% with Direct Hire arrangements in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited, four-year university or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in the nuclear industry.
• 2+ years of new or advanced reactor licensing or oversight.
• 2+ years of supervisory or mentoring experience, or equivalent people leadership experience.
• Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards.
• Familiarity with 10 CFR regulations and guidance, content of 10 CFR 50 applications, and risk-informed, performance-based regulatory guidance.
• Excellent communicator, team oriented, willing to operate within a matrix organization, and able to direct remote team members.

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of on-going licensing activities.
• Accountable for quality and timely licensing documents, including a Construction Permit Application or Operating License Application (e.g., Safety Analysis Report and Environmental Report).
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to prepare and review responses to NRC audit questions and requests for additional information.
• Ensure designs and design changes meet regulatory requirements.
• Oversee preparation, review, and maintenance of licensing documentation in compliance with regulations and strict quality assurance standards.
• Interface with technical discipline teams and partners.
• Review correspondence to and from regulatory agencies.
• Develop licensing strategies to support project goals.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Team oriented

Remote team leadership

Integrity and teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

10 CFR regulations familiarity

Job description

Position Title: Licensing Manager

Position Description: Protingent Staffing has an exciting FTE Licensing Manager opportunity.

Job Responsibilities:

• Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of on-going licensing activities


• Accountable for quality and timely licensing documents, including a Construction Permit Application or Operating License Application (e.g., Safety Analysis Report and Environmental Report)


• Coordinate with project stakeholders to prepare and review responses to NRC audit questions and requests for additional information


• Ensure designs and design changes meet regulatory requirements


• Oversee preparation, review, and maintenance of licensing documentation in compliance with regulations and strict quality assurance standards


• Interface with technical discipline teams and partners


• Review correspondence to and from regulatory agencies


• Develop licensing strategies to support project goals

Job Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited, four-year university or equivalent experience


• 8+ years of experience in the nuclear industry is required


• 2+ years of new or advanced reactor licensing or oversight is required


• 2+ years of previous supervisory or mentoring experience, or equivalent people leadership experience is required


• Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards


• Familiarity with 10 CFR regulations and guidance, content of 10 CFR 50 applications, and risk-informed, performance-based regulatory guidance


• Excellent communicator, team oriented, willing to operate within a matrix organization, and able to direct remote team members


• Possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork

Travel Required: 0-10%

Job Type: Direct Hire

Salary Range: $150,695 - $209,663

Location: Rockville, MD or Bellevue, WA

Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. Citizen, U.S. Legal Permanent Resident, or of a protected person status

About Protingent: Protingent is an Award-Winning provider of top-tier Engineering and IT talent, trusted by companies at the forefront of innovation — from Software and Aerospace to AI, Clean Tech, Medical Devices, and Connected Technologies. We’re passionate about making a positive impact by connecting exceptional talent with meaningful opportunities and helping our clients build the future.