Nuclear Licensing Engineer — NRC Q-Clearance

Gle Us; Wilmington (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

GLE is seeking a Licensing Engineer for our Wilmington, NC facility to provide day-to-day licensing support and develop the operating license application for proposed uranium enrichment facilities. You will work with engineering, modeling/simulation, safety analysis, civil structural engineering, and technology development teams to embed regulatory requirements in our licensing strategy.

The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NRC Q-clearance, with

Qualifications

• Must be a US citizen with ability to obtain and maintain a US NRC Q-level clearance.
• BS or MS degree in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Nuclear Engineering, or technical field required.
• Proven experience in nuclear industry and nuclear licensing.
• Experience in direct NRC interactions (written and/or verbal).
• Possess a good understanding of the nuclear regulatory processes.
• Demonstrated project management skills to develop schedules and coordinate team activities to produce technical content for regulatory purposes.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Can communicate and author technical content for regulatory purposes.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks/assignments and priorities effectively.
• Proficient in MS Office Suite applications and other relevant software.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate the resolution of technical challenges.

Responsibilities

• Develop licensing document content, programs, and supporting licensing related products and activities.
• Supports planning, development, and defense of GLE license application(s).
• Support portions of regulatory activities: certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses associated with the Paducah Laser Enrichment Facility (PLEF) and ensure milestones are met as agreed with the U.S. NRC.
• Provide regulatory guidance and support to engineers in developing technical requirements for the PLEF that will ensure compliance with NRC regulatory frameworks.
• Interface with the regulators’ project managers in executing the regulatory engagement plan, negotiating review schedules, supporting regulatory audits, and RAI’s (Requests for additional Information).
• Write regulatory responses and submit them in accordance with regulatory guidelines.
• Support planning and execution of the GLE regulatory strategy.
• Develop regulatory white papers, technical and licensing topical reports.
• Support development of licensing/regulatory budgets and planning.
• Actively support a strong nuclear safety culture and ensure integration of quality in licensing processes by complying with the requirements of the GLE Quality Assurance Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Skills

Project management

Written & verbal communication

Nuclear regulatory understanding

MS Office proficiency

Regulatory document preparation

Education

BS or MS in Mechanical, Chemical, Civil, or Nuclear Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

GLE is seeking a Licensing Engineer for our Wilmington, NC facility to provide day-to-day licensing support and develop the operating license application for proposed uranium enrichment facilities. You will work with engineering, modeling/simulation, safety analysis, civil structural engineering, and technology development teams to embed regulatory requirements in our licensing strategy.

The role requires US citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain an NRC Q-clearance, with