Nuclear Licensing Engineer

Amentum; Aiken (SC); On-site; USD 99,000 - 121,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

Educational reimbursement

Parental leave

Employee stock purchase plan

Tax-saving options

Disability and life insurance

Pet insurance

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Nuclear Licensing Engineer in Aiken, SC, to develop and review licensing documents, coordinate with engineering teams, and ensure regulatory compliance. The role requires a BS/BA in engineering with 4 years of experience (or 2 years with an MS/MA). Proficiency in 10 CFR50 regulations and Microsoft Office is essential. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $110,000 and includes comprehensive benefits such as health insurance, retirement matching, and educational reimbursement.

Qualifications

• 4 years of relevant work experience with BS/BA or 2 years with MS/MA.
• Demonstrated experience in preparing licensing documents for nuclear facilities.
• Ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review licensing documents.
• Coordinate with Engineering teams for licensing documentation.
• Monitor changes to nuclear regulations.
• Teach and mentor junior team members.
• Participate in assessments and audits.

Skills

Working knowledge of 10 CFR50

Good communication skills

Analytical skills

Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications

Education

BS/BA in engineering or equivalent technical discipline

MS/MA in engineering or equivalent technical discipline

Job description

Amentum delivers world-class solutions through the expertise, dedication, and collaboration of our people. We partner with our customers to solve complex challenges and are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can grow, succeed, and make a difference. We are currently seeking a Nuclear Licensing Engineer to support various projects out of Aiken, SC.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review licensing documents to include developing licensing content to support licensing applications, portions of Safety Analysis Reports, certifications, permits, approvals, regulatory reports, and license renewal applications depending upon customer’s needs.
• Coordinate with Engineering teams to support the development and submittal of licensing documentation. Collaboration is required to ensure federal, state, and local requirements are being met either through design or safety analysis. Ensure design will comply with regulations and guidance.
• Monitor changes to nuclear regulations and assess their impact on operations and licensing.
• Teach and mentor more junior team members.
• Participate in assessments, audits, and inspections as either an assessor or supporting the company being assessed.
• Maintain records and documentation in accordance with Amentum’s Quality Assurance policy.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in engineering or equivalent technical discipline and 4 years of relevant work experience
• MS/MA in engineering or equivalent technical discipline and 2 years of relevant work experience
• Working knowledge of 10 CFR50 or 10 CRF70 and other regulations and guidance
• Ability to support remote work with a high degree of integrity and dedication
• Good communication and analytical skills; knowledgeable about Microsoft Office applications.
• The Engineer must have demonstrated experience in preparing licensing documents to support regulatory compliance for nuclear facilities
• The position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the work, the candidate must be a US Citizen; dual Citizenship is not permitted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with nuclear facility operations and safety analyses.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies.
• Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards
• Developing and maintaining effective collaboration with design engineers, nuclear safety engineers, operations personnel, supporting organization, subcontractor personnel, and NRC oversight personnel.
• Providing support and input, including requirements management, to identify and implement improvements to current procedures and processes, performing programmatic assessments, and conducting training, as required.
• Frequently working with other organizations, tracking, and reporting status, and ensuring projects meet schedule commitments.

Compensation Details

$110,00+

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Educational reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer

Amentum is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our hiring practices provide equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth, and breastfeeding), age, ancestry, United States military or veteran status, color, religion, creed, marital or domestic partner status, medical condition, genetic information, national origin, citizenship status, low‑income status, or mental or physical disability so long as the essential functions of the job can be performed with or without reasonable accommodation, or any other protected category under federal, state, or local law. Learn more about your rights under Federal laws and supplemental language at Labor Laws Posters.