Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer

Protingent; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Protingent Staffing seeks a Licensing Engineer for a direct-hire role in Oak Brook, IL. You will develop licensing documents (Topical Reports, PSAR, FSAR) and coordinate with system engineers to provide evidence-based statements for regulatory submissions.

You will engage with NRC during pre-application and reviews, stay current on reactor developments, and help standardize licensing processes. A BS or MS in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in relevant Science or Engineering field (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Engineering Science, Physics, Mathematics).
• Minimum 5 years of experience in licensing, engineering, quality assurance, or technical writing preferably in nuclear/energy industries.
• Familiarity with NRC guidance and industry initiatives for advanced non-light water reactors and NEI guidance.
• Knowledge of industry codes and standards (ACI, ANS/ANSI, ASME, IEEE, etc.).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop licensing documents (Topical Reports, PSAR, FSAR) per NRC guidance and project schedules.
• Interface with system engineers to ensure evidence in licensing documents.
• Coordinate with applicants to meet licensing deliverables and regulatory requirements.
• Support NRC interactions during pre-application, review, and audits.
• Participate in NRC public meetings and stay updated on reactor developments.
• Assist in policies and procedures for reactor project implementation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and standardization.

Skills

Licensing docs

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Nuclear/Engineering field

Job description

Protingent Staffing seeks a Licensing Engineer for a direct-hire role in Oak Brook, IL. You will develop licensing documents (Topical Reports, PSAR, FSAR) and coordinate with system engineers to provide evidence-based statements for regulatory submissions.

You will engage with NRC during pre-application and reviews, stay current on reactor developments, and help standardize licensing processes. A BS or MS in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience are required.