Licensing & Safety Analysis Engineer

6AM City, LLC; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Retirement Plan

Professional Development

Mentorship

Job summary

BWX Technologies, Inc. (BWXT) is seeking a Licensing & Safety Analysis Engineer at our Lynchburg, VA facility. You will administer NRC license requirements, coordinate safety analyses, and engage with NRC and state regulators to ensure safety and compliance in nuclear operations.

This role offers exposure to high-stakes licensing activities within a mission-driven company. Ideal candidates hold a engineering or physics degree, have experience with NRC regulations, and can pursue a DOE Q

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Experience with NRC regs. and guidance documents is required.
• US citizenship and ability to obtain DOE Q clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Administer NRC License SNM-42 and related documents.
• Communicate with NRC and state regulators.
• Direct the Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) process and licensing activities.
• Coordinate Change Review Board (CRB) activities and documentation.
• Prepare for NRC audits, inspections, and risk assessments.
• Maintain compliant record-keeping and change-control processes.
• Support Safety Analysis for facility changes affecting NRC/VA licenses.
• Interact with supervisors, management, inspectors, and customers on nuclear safety and licensing matters.
• Assist in emergency management activities.

Skills

NRC regulations knowledge (10 CFR 20//

Strong communication skills

US Citizenship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field

Job description

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven. A U.S.-based company, BWXT is a Fortune 1000 and Defense News Top 100 manufacturing and engineering innovator that provides safe and effective nuclear solutions for global security, clean energy, environmental restoration, nuclear medicine and space exploration. With more than 7,800 employees, BWXT has 14 major operating sites in the U.S., Canada and the U.K. We are the sole manufacturer of naval nuclear reactors for U.S. submarines and aircraft carriers. Our company supplies precision manufactured components, services and fuel for the commercial nuclear power industry across four continents. Our joint ventures provide environmental restoration and operations management at a dozen U.S. Department of Energy and NASA facilities. BWXT's technology is driving advances in medical radioisotope production in North America and microreactors for various defense and space applications. For more information, visit www.bwxt.com . Follow us on LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/company/bwx-technologies/mycompany/?viewAsMember=true) , X (https://twitter.com/BWXT) , Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/BWXTech) and Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bwxtechnologies/) .

Welcome to BWXT

We believe in empowering our employees and cultivating a dynamic workplace that fosters growth and collaboration. Whether you're an experienced professional or just starting your career, you'll find opportunities to challenge yourself, learn from seasoned experts, and contribute to nuclear innovation. We require a diverse range of skills to support our work in the markets that drive our business and welcome candidates from all backgrounds and life stages who are passionate about making a difference.

Position Overview:

BWXT is currently seeking a Licensing & Safety Analysis Engineer! Does an exciting career in a challenging and diverse nuclear technologies at an NRC Category 1 Licensee interest you? Does Nuclear Safety oversight of first-of-a-kind fuel manufacturing and reactor assembly of Research and Test reactors? Does exciting research projects with TRU and radioactive byproduct material interest you? If so, we have just the opportunity you are looking for. BWXT, Nuclear Operations Group-Lynchburg has an immediate opening for Licensing and Safety Analysis professional at our Lynchburg, VA facility.

Location: Lynchburg, VA

Your Day to Day as a Licensing & Safety Analysis Engineer:

• Administration of the NRC License SNM-42, VDH 680-028-1 and VDH 680-028-2.
• Communications to the NRC and the state regulators.
• Responsible for directing the Integrated Safety Analysis (ISA) process, documenting and reporting the results of the analysis, and all licensing activities.
• Coordinate the Change Review Board (CRB) activities and record keeping.
• Coordinate NRC and insurance agent audits, visits, and inspections.
• Assuring compliant record keeping.
• Implement programs for Process Hazard Analysis, Safety Evaluation Request (SER), and Management of Change (MoC) for completeness.
• Assessing the impact of potential facility changes to the NRC and VA State Licenses.
• Interacting with front line supervisors, area management, NRC inspectors, and customer representatives in matters related to all aspects of nuclear safety and licensing.
• Participating in emergency management organization.

Required Qualifications:

• Must have a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, or related field.
• Must have experience with NRC regs., particularly 10 CFR part 20,70,73, and/or 74, and guidance documents as well as (4) four year's related experience. (integrated safety analysis or process hazard analysis methodology preferred)
• Must demonstrate a strong safety commitment.
• Must demonstrate superior written, oral and interpersonal communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated and directed, with a keen attention to detail.
• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a US Department of Energy (DOE) Q clearance.

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and retirement plans.
• Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education.
• An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations.
• The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career!

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