Senior Licensing Engineer

U.S. Fusion Energy; Shine (NC); Hybrid; USD 130,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Senior Licensing Engineer to support NRC licensing actions, the preparation and submission of permit applications, and regulatory coordination for SHINE’s facilities, including isotope production.

The role works with a cross-disciplinary team to ensure ongoing compliance with licenses and permits, with hybrid or remote work options and occasional travel as needed to meet business goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific discipline, or related field; equivalent experience such as SRO license.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in nuclear licensing or a comparable field.
• Familiarity with Title 10 CFR and other applicable regulations.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidance applicable to non-power facilities and radioactive licenses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels and regulators, contractors, and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain licensing basis for SHINE’s licensed activities and related programs.
• Coordinate design changes to meet licensing basis requirements.
• Lead interactions with regulatory agencies and regulatory audits.
• Support development of licensing strategies and presentations.
• Coordinate NRC construction inspections and responses to requests.
• Oversee vendor deliverables to meet regulatory, quality, and schedule goals.
• Prepare and review licensing correspondence to regulatory agencies.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for licensed facilities.
• Participate in regulator-led and industry-led nuclear licensing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Adobe Acrobat

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific discipline, or related field

Senior Reactor Operator License or Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program experience

Job description

Senior Licensing Engineer

Location: Janesville, WI

Job Type: Full-time

Base salary range: $130,000 - $175,000 per year plus a comprehensive compensation package. Our salary ranges are determined by role, level, and location.

SHINE Technologies is seeking a Senior Licensing Engineer who will assist the company in the support of the review of licensing actions by the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC); the preparation for, and coordination of, construction inspections and operational readiness reviews by the NRC; the preparation and submittal of permit applications to other applicable regulatory agencies; and to ensure ongoing compliance with all licenses and permits.

The Senior Licensing Engineer will work as part of an innovative, collaborative, cross-discipline team to license SHINE’s commercial and research and development activities, including the SHINE medical isotope production facility.

Hybrid or remote work arrangement will be considered. While our headquarters is located in Janesville, Wisconsin, we welcome applicants from across the U.S. who can effectively collaborate in a virtual environment. Candidates may be asked to travel occasionally for team meetings or onsite engagements, depending on business needs.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Maintain the licensing basis of SHINE’s licensed activities, including Safety Analysis Reports and the programs and plans described therein.
• Coordinate with technical personnel to ensure design changes meet the applicable licensing basis or are adequately incorporated into the licensing basis.
• Lead interactions with regulatory agencies, including public meetings, regulatory audits, and clarification discussions.
• Support the development of licensing strategies.
• Prepare and deliver licensing presentations to internal and external organizations.
• Coordinate NRC construction inspections, including pre-inspection assessments and responses to inspector requests.
• Oversight of vendor deliverables to ensure regulatory, quality, and schedule objectives are met.
• Preparation and review of licensing correspondence to regulatory agencies (e.g., regulatory engagement plans, application supplements, amendment requests, responses to requests for additional information, exemption requests).
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations for construction and operation of licensed facilities.
• Participate in regulator-led and industry-led activities related to nuclear licensing.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, scientific discipline, or related field, or equivalent experience such as a Senior Reactor Operator License or the Naval Nuclear Propulsion Program.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in nuclear licensing or comparable field.
• Familiarity with Title 10 of the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) and other applicable regulations.
• Familiarity with regulatory guidance applicable to non-power production and utilization facilities and radioactive material licenses.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat.
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels within the organization, as well as interface with regulators, contractors, and suppliers.

Working Conditions And Physical Effort

• Requires frequent leaning, bending, stooping, crouching, grasping, and reaching above the shoulders and below the knees.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling of average-weight objects up to 40 pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.
• Fine motor coordination and strong depth perception is beneficial.
• Work involves moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work environment involves some exposure to hazards or physical risks, which require following basic safety precautions.

Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job, absent undue hardship.

Eligibility for employment is conditioned on the applicant’s ability to qualify for access to information subject to U.S. Export Controls. Additionally, applicant’s eligibility may be conditioned based upon meeting the Nuclear Regulatory Commission requirements for access to Safeguards Information, which typically requires a pre-employment drug screen, fingerprinting and criminal background check.

SHINE values diversity in all its forms as a critical component of innovation, which is fundamental to our success. Every member of the SHINE community benefits from the talents and experiences of our peers, from the mutual respect we exercise, and from the responsibility we take for our actions.

SHINE Technologies is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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