Senior Nuclear Licensing & Environmental Lead

ACS Professional Staffing; Richland (WA); On-site; USD 93,000 - 133,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sick Leave

Employee Assistance Program

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k (employer match)

Job summary

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking a Licensing & Environmental Consultant to lead nuclear licensing and environmental activities for new development projects in Richland, WA. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of nuclear licensing or regulatory experience, with strong regulatory knowledge and stakeholder engagement skills.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with responsibilities including managing PSAR/FSAR, Technical Specifications, and regulatory compliance. U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university.
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Regulatory Affairs, Licensing, Environmental, or related roles within a nuclear power plant environment.
• Strong knowledge of nuclear facility licensing and environmental regulations.
• Experience preparing, reviewing, and validating licensing and regulatory document submissions.
• Knowledge of regulatory requirements for submitting documents under oath or affirmation.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex technical and regulatory information, both verbally and in writing.
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies and conducting technical meetings with regulatory management.
• Ability to build collaborative relationships, achieve consensus among diverse stakeholders, and effectively manage differing viewpoints.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a highly regulated, time-sensitive environment.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and maintain performance under pressure in a demanding regulatory setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop strategic approaches to licensing and environmental activities for new nuclear development initiatives.
• Provide technical guidance and regulatory expertise to management on licensing, environmental, and regulatory matters.
• Interpret, verify, and apply industry guidance and regulatory requirements to project-specific issues.
• Serve as the primary interface with reactor technology vendors and external partners for licensing activities.
• Manage the preparation and review of licensing documentation, including PSARs and FSARs for construction permits and operating licenses.
• Oversee the development of Technical Specifications and the Technical Requirements Manual.
• Develop licensing documents related to Fire Protection, Emergency Preparedness, Physical Security, Cyber Security, and related programs.
• Ensure licensing and regulatory documentation complies with applicable requirements and is validated against source documentation.
• Lead technical discussions and meetings with regulatory agencies and stakeholders.
• Support organizational goals by ensuring regulatory readiness and compliance throughout project development.

Skills

Regulatory affairs

Nuclear licensing

Environmental regulations

Regulatory submissions

Interfacing with regulators

Communication skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Time management

Leadership ability

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

ACS Professional Staffing is seeking a Licensing & Environmental Consultant to lead nuclear licensing and environmental activities for new development projects in Richland, WA. The role requires a bachelor’s degree and 10+ years of nuclear licensing or regulatory experience, with strong regulatory knowledge and stakeholder engagement skills.

The position is full-time and hybrid, with responsibilities including managing PSAR/FSAR, Technical Specifications, and regulatory compliance. U.S.