Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer — Hybrid/Remote

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC; Cranberry Township (Butler County); Hybrid; USD 103,000 - 129,000; Full time

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 program

Job summary

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Principal Licensing Engineer to support licensing strategy for new nuclear plant development, including AP1000 and AP300 designs. You will liaise with the NRC and international regulators, coordinate submittals, and mentor engineers on licensing deliverables.

The role reports to the New Plants Licensing Manager for Safety Analysis, Risk Applications, and Licensing, with hybrid/remote options and travel up to 10% to support customer and regulator

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Chemical, or Nuclear).
• Nuclear licensing skills such as 10 CFR 50.59 evaluations, license amendments and topical reports.
• Familiar with NRC regulations and nuclear industry guidance.

Responsibilities

• Develop licensing strategies for new nuclear plant technologies (AP1000, AP300).
• Support proposal development with technical input and schedule coordination.
• Prepare regulatory submittals including Safety Analysis Reports and license amendments.
• Serve as primary liaison between Westinghouse, customers, NRC and international bodies.
• Mentor and guide junior engineers on licensing deliverables and project execution.
• Provide technical and regulatory expertise to stakeholders and leadership.
• Deliver licensing presentations to internal and external partners.
• Evaluate engineering design changes for regulatory compliance.

Skills

Nuclear licensing expertise

Regulatory compliance

Stakeholder communication

Mentoring junior engineers

Education

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

Tools

10 CFR 50.59

License amendments

Topical reports

Job description

Westinghouse Electric Company LLC is seeking a Principal Licensing Engineer to support licensing strategy for new nuclear plant development, including AP1000 and AP300 designs. You will liaise with the NRC and international regulators, coordinate submittals, and mentor engineers on licensing deliverables.

The role reports to the New Plants Licensing Manager for Safety Analysis, Risk Applications, and Licensing, with hybrid/remote options and travel up to 10% to support customer and regulator