Nuclear Licensing & Compliance Specialist

Orano Enrichment USA LLC; Oak Ridge (TN); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision insurance -

401(k) with employer matching

Life insurance and Disability

Paid Time Off

Training and Development opportunities

Job summary

Orano USA is seeking a Licensing Specialist to support NRC licensing and regulatory compliance for a nuclear fuel cycle facility in Oak Ridge, TN. You will manage licensing basis documents, submit amendments, and coordinate with NRC and internal teams to ensure regulatory alignment.

The role requires strong technical writing, regulatory interpretation, and collaboration across operations, safety, engineering, and quality to maintain compliance with 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 70, 71, and 74.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, nuclear engineering, chemistry, or business-related disciplines.
• 2–7 years of experience in nuclear regulatory compliance, NRC licensing, or similar regulated environments.
• Working knowledge of NRC regulations, especially 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 70, 71, and 74.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to produce clear regulatory documents.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain licensing basis documents (License Application, ISA Summary, SAR, Environmental Report, Emergency Plan).
• Develop and submit license amendments, exemption requests, and 10 CFR 70.72 evaluations; manage regulatory commitments.
• Coordinate NRC inspections, prepare evidence packages, and support subject-matter experts.
• Draft responses to NRC RAIs and manage inspection findings and enforcement actions.
• Support ISA implementation, licensing controls, and cross-functional regulatory alignment.

Skills

Analytical skills

Regulatory interpretation

Written and verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multi-task licensing management

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/nuclear/chemistry/business

Master's degree in regulatory affairs/science (preferred)

Job description

Orano USA is seeking a Licensing Specialist to support NRC licensing and regulatory compliance for a nuclear fuel cycle facility in Oak Ridge, TN. You will manage licensing basis documents, submit amendments, and coordinate with NRC and internal teams to ensure regulatory alignment.

The role requires strong technical writing, regulatory interpretation, and collaboration across operations, safety, engineering, and quality to maintain compliance with 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 70, 71, and 74.