Mechanical Engineer

Brooksource; Minneapolis (MN); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

A staffing agency is seeking an experienced Nuclear Regulatory Engineer to join their client in downtown Minneapolis, MN. The ideal candidate is a Mechanical Engineer with a background in utilities, power generation, or nuclear operations, looking to transition into a regulatory-focused position. Key responsibilities include serving as the primary NRC contact, preparing licensing actions, and leading inspection strategy. Candidates should have over 8 years of engineering experience and strong communication skills. The role involves occasional travel and offers a chance to work in a regulatory excellence initiative.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the primary point of contact with the NRC.
• Prepare and support licensing actions.
• Lead inspection preparation and regulatory strategy.

Skills

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work with NRC regulations

Team leadership

Regulatory compliance

Job description

Our client is seeking an experienced Nuclear Regulatory Engineer to join their team in downtown Minneapolis, MN. This role is ideal for Mechanical Engineers with backgrounds in utilities, power generation, or nuclear operations who are interested in moving into a highly visible regulatory and compliance-focused position. The engineer will support plant compliance with NRC regulations, UFSAR, and technical specifications while partnering closely with site and fleet leadership.

Key Responsibilities

• Serve as a primary point of contact with the NRC, including leading technical and management meetings
• Prepare and support licensing actions (NOEDs, tech spec changes, amendments, exemptions, code relief)
• Lead inspection preparation and regulatory strategy in coordination with site and fleet leadership
• Draft regulatory correspondence, reports, and responses to NRC inquiries
• Monitor plant operations for compliance and reportability impacts
• Support ongoing site operations and regulatory excellence initiatives

Qualifications

• 8+ years of engineering experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Willingness to travel as needed

Preferred

• SRO License or equivalent operational experience
• Prior nuclear licensing or regulatory compliance experience

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