Senior Nuclear Licensing & Regulatory Strategy Lead

TerraPower LLC.; Oregon; On-site; USD 123,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation Assistance

Professional and Educational Support

Generous PTO

Job summary

TerraPower LLC seeks a Principal Nuclear Licensing Engineer to lead licensing strategy for the Natrium project and coordinate with engineering, project management, partners, and NRC.

You will author complex licensing documents, support regulatory interactions, mentor staff, and ensure QA and safety compliance across licensing activities. This role requires deep NRC experience and a track record guiding major license applications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (nuclear or civil preferred).
• 15–20+ years of nuclear licensing experience.
• Extensive experience with U.S. NRC 10 CFR regulations and guidance.
• Proven leadership of NRC construction permit and operating license projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead development, authorship, and technical review of licensing documents (e.g., Safety Analysis Report, Environmental Report).
• Provide strategic direction for regulatory engagement plans and licensing pathways.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to respond to NRC questions and information requests.
• Mentor junior and mid-level licensing engineers; provide regulatory guidance.
• Serve as senior interface with Licensing Team to scope and execute licensing activities.
• Collaborate with design and engineering to ensure regulatory compliance in development and changes.
• Oversee preparation and QA of licensing documentation.

Skills

Nuclear licensing

Regulatory strategy

Leadership

NRC regulations

Project management

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Advanced degree preferred

Job description

TerraPower LLC seeks a Principal Nuclear Licensing Engineer to lead licensing strategy for the Natrium project and coordinate with engineering, project management, partners, and NRC.

You will author complex licensing documents, support regulatory interactions, mentor staff, and ensure QA and safety compliance across licensing activities. This role requires deep NRC experience and a track record guiding major license applications.