Nuclear Licensing Lead for Advanced Reactor Programs

TerraPower LLC.; Bellevue (WA); Hybrid; USD 147,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Discretionary incentive payments

Comprehensive medical and wellness

401k Plan

21 days PTO

10 holidays

Relocation assistance

Professional and educational support

Job summary

TerraPower LLC is seeking an experienced Licensing Manager to join the Natrium Licensing team in Rockville, MD. You will lead licensing activities for an advanced sodium-cooled fast reactor project, coordinating with Engineering and Regulatory staff to meet TerraPower's licensing strategy.

You will manage NRC engagements, prepare and review responses, and oversee a distributed team of licensing engineers. Strong leadership, 8+ years nuclear industry, and 2+ years of reactor licensing experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited, four-year university or equivalent experience.
• 8+ years of experience in the nuclear industry is required.
• 2+ years of new or advanced reactor licensing or oversight is required.
• 2+ years of previous supervisory or mentoring experience, or equivalent people leadership experience is required.
• Familiarity with 10 CFR regulations and guidance, content of 10 CFR 50 applications, and risk-informed, performance-based regulatory guidance

Responsibilities

• Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of on-going licensing activities
• Accountable for quality and timely licensing documents, including a Construction Permit Application or Operating License Application
• Coordinate with project stakeholders to prepare and review responses to NRC audit questions and requests for additional information
• Ensure designs and design changes meet regulatory requirements
• Oversee preparation, review, and maintenance of licensing documentation in compliance with regulations and strict quality assurance standards
• Interface with technical discipline teams within TerraPower and partners
• Review correspondence to and from regulatory agencies
• Develop licensing strategies to support project goals

Skills

Nuclear licensing

Regulatory compliance

Leadership

10 CFR familiarity

Quality assurance

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

TerraPower LLC is seeking an experienced Licensing Manager to join the Natrium Licensing team in Rockville, MD. You will lead licensing activities for an advanced sodium-cooled fast reactor project, coordinating with Engineering and Regulatory staff to meet TerraPower's licensing strategy.

You will manage NRC engagements, prepare and review responses, and oversee a distributed team of licensing engineers. Strong leadership, 8+ years nuclear industry, and 2+ years of reactor licensing experience