Nuclear Licensing Specialist: Regulatory Compliance Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health, Dental, Vision insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Life and disability insurance

Generous paid time off

Training and development opportunities

Work in a leading nuclear facility

Job summary

Orano USA seeks a Licensing Specialist to support NRC licensing and regulatory compliance for a nuclear fuel cycle facility in Oak Ridge, TN. You will maintain licensing documents, coordinate NRC interactions, and ensure compliance with 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 70, 71, and 74.

You will work with operations, safety, engineering, and quality teams to uphold licensing bases, prepare regulatory submittals, and manage licensing actions within a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, nuclear engineering, chemistry, or business-related disciplines.
• 2 to 7 years of experience in nuclear regulatory compliance, NRC licensing, DOE nuclear operations, or similar regulated environments.
• Strong technical writing skills and ability to produce clear, defensible regulatory documents.
• Ability to interpret complex regulations and apply them to facility operations.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain licensing basis documents and regulatory submissions.
• Coordinate NRC inspections and responses to RAIs and findings.
• Support ISA, change evaluations, and licensing-related safety programs.
• Collaborate with operations, engineering, and safety, and provide training on licensing basis requirements.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Regulatory interpretation

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

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

Job description

Orano USA seeks a Licensing Specialist to support NRC licensing and regulatory compliance for a nuclear fuel cycle facility in Oak Ridge, TN. You will maintain licensing documents, coordinate NRC interactions, and ensure compliance with 10 CFR Parts 30, 40, 70, 71, and 74.

You will work with operations, safety, engineering, and quality teams to uphold licensing bases, prepare regulatory submittals, and manage licensing actions within a regulated environment.