Nuclear Licensing Engineer — Compliance & Strategy

The Nuclear Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k) with company match

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Generous vacation

Job summary

The Nuclear Company in Columbia, SC is seeking a licensing engineer for its Regulatory team. You will support licensing strategies, document submittals, and compliance with NRC regulations, reports, and environmental requirements, reporting to the Director of Licensing.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in nuclear energy, with strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related discipline.
• 5+ years in nuclear energy industry.
• Experience with nuclear regulations, licensing processes, and NRC/NUREG guidance.
• Familiarity with reactor systems, safety analysis, or environmental regulations.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Independent and collaborative work style.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and revise licensing documents and submittals.
• Ensure accuracy and technical adequacy of licensing documents.
• Interpret and analyze federal, state, and local nuclear regulations.
• Support regulatory inquiries and NRC interactions.
• Assist with internal audits and track regulatory commitments.
• Develop training materials related to licensing requirements and promote regulatory awareness.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Regulatory interpretation

Microsoft Office

Independent work

Collaborative

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

The Nuclear Company in Columbia, SC is seeking a licensing engineer for its Regulatory team. You will support licensing strategies, document submittals, and compliance with NRC regulations, reports, and environmental requirements, reporting to the Director of Licensing.

Applicants should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering and 5+ years in nuclear energy, with strong analytical skills, excellent communication, and the ability to work independently and with cross-functional teams.