NRC Licensing Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 110,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking an NRC Licensing Engineer to support licensing strategies for a new nuclear facility. The role involves developing licensing documents, coordinating with engineering teams, and interfacing with NRC throughout the licensing process.

The position can sit in Oak Ridge, TN, Johnson City, TN, or Aiken, SC, with responsibilities from regulatory planning to approvals for commissioning and operation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field.
• Direct NRC licensing experience on new nuclear facility projects.
• Experience with 10 CFR Part 70
• Strong technical writing and regulatory interpretation.
• Experience coordinating with multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement NRC licensing strategies and regulatory plans for new nuclear facility construction projects.
• Lead or support preparation and submission of NRC license applications, amendments, and supporting technical documentation.
• Develop licensing basis documents, safety analyses, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Interpret and apply NRC regulations, specifically 10 CFR Part 70.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, construction, and project management teams to ensure licensing requirements are incorporated.
• Support NRC regulatory reviews, RAIs, audits, inspections, and meetings.
• Identify licensing risks, regulatory gaps, and develop resolution strategies.
• Maintain licensing schedules and regulatory commitments to support milestones.
• Interface with NRC representatives and stakeholders throughout the licensing process.
• Support transition from design/construction into commissioning and licensing approval.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Stakeholder communication

Regulatory interpretation

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Nuclear Engineering

Job description

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for an NRC Licensing Engineer opportunity.

This position can sit in any of the following locations: Oak Ridge, TN, Johnson City, TN, or Aiken, SC

Position Description:

We are seeking an experienced NRC Licensing Engineer to support the development and implementation of licensing strategies for a new nuclear facility construction project. The ideal candidate will have direct experience developing NRC licensing applications and supporting regulatory approval activities for new facility construction, including greenfield projects or major new nuclear installations.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement NRC licensing strategies and regulatory plans for new nuclear facility construction projects.
• Lead or support the preparation, development, and submission of NRC license applications, amendments, and supporting technical documentation.
• Develop licensing basis documents, safety analyses, and regulatory compliance documentation required for new facility authorization.
• Interpret and apply applicable NRC regulations, specifically 10 CFR Part 70.
• Coordinate with engineering, design, construction, and project management teams to ensure licensing requirements are incorporated throughout project development.
• Support NRC regulatory reviews, Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), audits, inspections, and technical meetings.
• Identify licensing risks, regulatory gaps, and compliance issues and develop appropriate resolution strategies.
• Maintain licensing schedules, regulatory commitments, and documentation to support project milestones.
• Interface with NRC representatives, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders throughout the licensing process.
• Support the transition from facility design and construction into commissioning, operational readiness, and licensing approval.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• Direct experience developing NRC licensing documentation and applications for new nuclear facility construction projects.
• Demonstrated experience supporting licensing activities during the design, development, and construction phases of a new nuclear facility.
• Direct experience interpreting and applying applicable NRC regulations, specifically 10 CFR Part 70.
• Strong working knowledge of NRC licensing regulations and regulatory approval processes.
• Experience preparing or contributing to licensing applications, safety analysis reports, licensing basis documentation, and regulatory submittals.
• Experience coordinating licensing requirements with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams.
• Familiarity with NRC regulatory reviews, RAIs, licensing commitments, and compliance evaluations.
• Strong technical writing, regulatory interpretation, and stakeholder communication skills.

Other Qualifications:

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER

Founded in 2003, Edgewater is a professional and technical services firm supporting the U.S. Department of Energy and the U.S., U.K., and Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector businesses involved in high-hazard or complex operations. Edgewater proudly offers expertise in numerous technical disciplines necessary to support operational environments where Integrated Safety Management and formal, disciplined operations are essential to ensure safety, quality, security, and regulatory compliance.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected Veterans, or individuals with disabilities.