Senior Licensing Engineer

Westinghouse Electric Company

Cranberry Township (Butler County)

Hybrid

USD 85,000 - 107,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid vacations and holidays
Flexible work arrangements
Educational reimbursement
Career development programs
Global recognition
Employee referral program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company seeks a Senior Licensing Engineer to lead licensing and regulatory strategy for the US nuclear fleet, ensuring compliance with NRC and related standards. You will report to the Operating Plants Licensing Manager for Global Licensing and contribute to global nuclear power growth.

This role supports hybrid work with about two days in an office at Cranberry Woods, PA, Rock Hill, SC, or Columbia, SC, and requires travel <10% to customers, regulators, and industry events. Westinghouse offers comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

  • 4+ years of nuclear licensing experience.
  • BS in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear or Chemical).
  • Experience with 10 CFR 50.59 evaluations, License Amendments, and topical reports.
  • Familiar with NRC regulations and nuclear industry guidance.
  • Knowledge of nuclear power plant design, operation and procedures.
  • Established networks across multiple organizations.
  • Ability to travel within the US (<10%).

Responsibilities

  • Create licensing documents for submittal to customers and regulators to support plant modifications.
  • Collaborate with engineering teams to create licensing inputs.
  • Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory meetings to present materials.
  • Communicate status of work to technical lead and management.
  • Perform work within scope, budget, and schedule requirements.
  • Evaluate engineering design changes for regulatory requirements.
  • Help resolve emergent issues with license impact potential.
  • Mentor team members on licensing processes.

Skills

Nuclear licensing
Regulatory compliance
Cross-functional collab
US travel readiness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or Chemical)

Job description

Are you interested in being part of an innovative team that supports Westinghouse's mission to provide clean energy solutions? At Westinghouse, we recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset and we seek to identify, attract and recruit the most qualified talent while recognizing and encouraging the value of diversity in the global workplace.

About the role:

As a Senior Licensing Engineer, you will contribute to the licensing and regulatory strategy of the operating nuclear fleet, ensuring compliance with domestic and international standards. If you are passionate about nuclear innovation and ready to play an important role in the evolution of clean energy, we invite you to bring your expertise to our dynamic and growing team.

You will report to the Operating Plants Licensing Manager for Global Licensing and will directly support the exciting growth in global nuclear power, with a focus on the US fleet.

Hybrid work arrangements (typically 2 days in an office) are available at one of the Westinghouse US Engineering Office locations including Cranberry Woods, PA, Rock Hill, SC, or Columbia, SC.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Create licensing documents for submittal to Westinghouse customers and regulatory agencies to support plant modifications
  • Collaborate and build relationships with multiple engineering teams to create licensing inputs
  • Participate in internal, customer, and regulatory meetings to present technical materials
  • Communicate nature and status of work performed to appropriate technical lead and management
  • Perform work within established scope, budgetary and schedule requirements
  • Evaluate engineering design changes for regulatory requirements
  • Help resolve emergent issues with the potential to improve an operating plant license
  • Mentor team members on licensing processes
Qualifications:
  • 4+ years of experience
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear, or Chemical)
  • Nuclear licensing skills - development of 10 CFR 50.59 evaluations, License Amendments, and topical reports
  • Familiar with NRC regulations and nuclear industry guidance, including technical specifications and regulatory guides
  • Familiar with nuclear power plant design, operation, and work processes
  • Established networks across several areas
  • Ability to travel within US (<10% travel expected to support customer, industry, or regulator activities)

We are committed to transparency and equity in all of our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $85,200 to $106,500 per year.

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Why Westinghouse?

Our benefits package is tailored to meet the diverse needs of our employees, while also promoting wellness and career growth. The following are representative of what we offer:

  • Comprehensive Medical benefits which could include medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage and Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contributions options
  • Wellness Programs designed to support employees in maintaining their health and well-being including Employee Assistance Program providing support for our employees and their household members
  • 401(k) with Company Match Contributions to support employees' retirement
  • Paid Vacations and Company Holidays
  • Opportunities for Flexible Work Arrangements to promote work-life balance
  • Educational Reimbursement and Comprehensive Career Programs to help employees grow in their careers
  • Global Recognition and Service Programs to celebrate employee accomplishments and service
  • Employee Referral Program
Westinghouse Electric Company is the global nuclear energy industry's first choice for safe, clean, and efficient energy solutions. We enable our delivery of this vision by living our value system:
  • Safety and Quality
  • Integrity and Trust
  • Customer Focus and Innovation
  • Speed and Passion to Win
  • Teamwork and Accountability

While our Global Headquarters are located in Cranberry Township, PA, we have over 11,000 employees working at locations in 19 different countries. You can learn more by visiting http://www.westinghousenuclear.com.

Westinghouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities

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