Nuclear Development Licensing Engineer (Sr. - Principal)

AEP; Columbus (OH); Presencial; USD 99.000 - 151.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER in Columbus, OH seeks an experienced engineer to lead advanced nuclear licensing and regulatory activities for NRC license applications and submittals, aligning engineering with regulatory requirements.

You will provide licensing leadership, coordinate strategies, and integrate licensing with project design and safety analyses, ensuring compliant, timely deliverables for complex nuclear projects.

Formación

• Four or more years engineering experience with a bachelor’s in ABET-accredited program.
• Or two years with a master’s or PhD in ABET-accredited program; PE encouraged.
• PE in US states or Puerto Rico preferred; ABET accreditation details noted.

Responsabilidades

• Develops advanced knowledge of NRC regulations and licensing processes for NRC license applications and regulatory submittals.
• Provides licensing guidance to engineering and business teams and supports licensing strategies and schedules.
• Plans and coordinates licensing activities to support project milestones and NRC submittals.
• Identifies regulatory dependencies and licensing risks, and develops practical licensing positions.
• Prepares and reviews technical and regulatory information for NRC submissions and meetings; communicates clearly to leadership and stakeholders.
• Drives collaboration across engineering, regulators, vendors and legal to produce compliant licensing deliverables.

Conocimientos

Nuclear licensing

Regulatory engineering

NRC regulations

Licensing strategy

Educación

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer encouraged

Descripción del empleo

Location: Columbus, OH

Job Summary

Responsible to the assigned supervisor for performing advanced nuclear licensing and regulatory engineering activities in support of the development, preparation, review, and maintenance of license applications and regulatory submittals to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) in accordance with 10 CFR Parts 50, 52, and 53 and other applicable regulatory requirements. Applies advanced engineering and regulatory knowledge to integrate licensing requirements with engineering, design, safety analysis, project development, and stakeholder activities for advanced nuclear projects.

Job Description

What You’ll Do:

• Technical & Regulatory Expertise:
  Develops and applies advanced knowledge of NRC regulations, regulatory guidance, licensing processes, and nuclear industry standards applicable to advanced nuclear development. Supports development, preparation, review, and maintenance of NRC license applications and regulatory submittals under 10 CFR Parts 50, 52, and 53, as applicable. Interprets regulatory requirements and works with engineering and project teams to establish licensing requirements, strategies, and supporting technical information.


• Licensing Leadership & Guidance:
  Provides licensing guidance to engineering, project, and business teams and serves as a technical resource on NRC licensing matters. Leads or coordinates assigned licensing activities and supports development and execution of project licensing strategies, regulatory engagement plans, and licensing schedules.


• Planning & Organization Ability:
  Plans and coordinates licensing activities required to support project milestones and NRC submittals. Integrates licensing deliverables with engineering, design, safety analysis, environmental, siting, project controls, and other project activities. Identifies regulatory dependencies and supports development of licensing schedules, deliverables, responsibilities, and resource requirements.


• Problem Solving & Initiative:
  Identifies and resolves complex licensing and regulatory issues involving multiple engineering disciplines and project organizations. Evaluates regulatory requirements, precedents, guidance, and project-specific technical information to develop practical licensing positions and approaches. Identifies emerging regulatory issues and evaluates their potential impact on project scope, schedule, and licensing strategy.


• Communication:
  Prepares, reviews, and supports presentation of technical and regulatory information for NRC license applications, regulatory submittals, meetings, audits, and other interactions. Communicates complex licensing issues clearly and accurately to project leadership, engineering organizations, regulators, vendors, and other stakeholders. Supports preparation of responses to NRC requests for additional information and other regulatory correspondence.


• Interpersonal Skills:
  Develops effective working relationships across AEP and with reactor technology vendors, architect-engineers, consultants, legal counsel, industry organizations, and regulatory agencies. Coordinates across technical disciplines to produce complete, consistent, and defensible licensing deliverables.


• Decision Making:
  Applies engineering judgment and regulatory knowledge to evaluate licensing issues, requirements, and potential courses of action. Makes or recommends decisions within assigned authority based on regulatory requirements, technical information, project objectives, and licensing risk. Escalates issues with significant regulatory, safety, cost, or schedule implications.


• Business Awareness & Characteristics:
  Understands the relationship between licensing strategy, plant design, project execution, schedule, cost, and commercial objectives for advanced nuclear development. Supports licensing approaches that meet regulatory requirements while enabling efficient project development and execution.

Note: This position is posted at multiple grade levels and offers a range of opportunities for advancement. The minimum qualifications outlined below apply to the Engineer Sr. level, with increased educational, skill or experience requirements for higher level Engineers.

What We’re Looking For:

Education and Experience requirements are listed below:

• Has typically acquired four (4) or more years of related engineering experience along with a Bachelor's degree in engineering in a program accredited ABET*; OR,


• Two (2) years of related engineering experience along with a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a program accredited by ABET*.Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE) in any U.S. state or Puerto Rico** is encouraged and preferred.
  *ABET - Engineering Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.

Acceptable alternatives are:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (non-ABET) plus a Master's degree or PhD in engineering from a university with an ABET accredited Bachelor's program. **Confirmation is required to ensure the PE obtained in Puerto Rico aligns with NCEES standards.


• **VP or above may waive the requirement for a degree from a university with a Non- ABET accredited program

What You’ll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

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At AEP, we’re more than just an energy company — we’re a team of dedicated professionals committed to delivering safe, reliable, and innovative energy solutions. Guided by our mission to put the customer first, we strive to exceed expectations by listening, responding, and continuously improving the way we serve our communities. If you're passionate about making a meaningful impact and being part of a forward-thinking organization, this is the company for you!

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER (on-site)

Compensation

$98,993.00 - $151,132.00

Physical Demands

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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