Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer – Lead, Advanced Projects

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 151,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer to lead and support NRC license applications and regulatory submittals under 10 CFR Parts 50, 52, and 53. The role integrates licensing with engineering, design, safety analysis, and project development.

You will provide licensing leadership across teams, develop engagement plans, and help drive schedules while managing regulatory risk and stakeholder communications.

Qualifications

• Four or more years of related engineering experience with a Bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Master's degree or PhD with two years of related experience is acceptable.
• PE license is encouraged and preferred.
• Strong knowledge of NRC regulations and licensing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develops and applies advanced NRC regulations and licensing processes.
• Leads or coordinates licensing activities and supports licensing strategies and schedules.
• Plans licensing activities to align with project milestones and interacts with cross-functional teams.
• Identifies regulatory issues and develops licensing positions with engineering input.
• Prepares and communicates licensing information to leadership and regulators.

Skills

Nuclear licensing

Regulatory engineering

NRC regulations

Licensing leadership

Licensing strategy

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor's degree in engineering

ABET-accredited Master's degree or PhD in engineering

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer to lead and support NRC license applications and regulatory submittals under 10 CFR Parts 50, 52, and 53. The role integrates licensing with engineering, design, safety analysis, and project development.

You will provide licensing leadership across teams, develop engagement plans, and help drive schedules while managing regulatory risk and stakeholder communications.