Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer – Major Projects

Vistra Corp.; Oak Harbor (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, Ohio, is seeking a major projects licensing engineer to supervise licensing activities for power uprates at nuclear facilities. You will coordinate with contract resources, prepare licensing submittals, and support regulatory evaluations across all project phases while aligning with Vistra's nuclear standards.

The role requires deep nuclear licensing experience, strong NRC knowledge, and the ability to manage regulatory interactions with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited program is required.
• Minimum of 10 years of nuclear industry experience, including licensing.
• Experience with major regulatory licensing actions and regulator interactions.
• Experience with design engineering processes and development of deliverables.
• Certifications for 10 CFR 50.59 and 10 CFR 72.48 evaluations required.
• Strong knowledge of NRC regulations, plant systems, and environmental reviews.

Responsibilities

• Support all phases of major licensing activities including amendments and regulatory submittals.
• Coordinate licensing with EPCs, OEMs, and project/site engineering.
• Oversee contract resources and ensure quality of licensing deliverables.
• Support environmental reviews associated with major licensing actions.
• Travel to industry meetings, Vistra sites, and NRC as required.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements for plant changes.

Skills

Nuclear licensing

Regulator interactions

Engineering design

Engineering deliverables

NRC regulations

Codes and standards

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

10 CFR 50.59

10 CFR 72.48

Engineering certification

Job description

Vistra Nuclear Operations Company in Oak Harbor, Ohio, is seeking a major projects licensing engineer to supervise licensing activities for power uprates at nuclear facilities. You will coordinate with contract resources, prepare licensing submittals, and support regulatory evaluations across all project phases while aligning with Vistra's nuclear standards.

The role requires deep nuclear licensing experience, strong NRC knowledge, and the ability to manage regulatory interactions with