NRC Licensing Engineer - New Nuclear Facility Projects

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 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.