Senior Nuclear Licensing Specialist

Portland General Electric; Rainier (OR); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Portland General Electric is seeking a Senior Nuclear Licensing Specialist for the Trojan ISFSI to support licensing bases, regulatory compliance, and agency interfaces. You will maintain licensing documents, manage NRC submittals and 10 CFR 72.48 evaluations, and coordinate audits and inspections.

Responsibilities include developing and implementing procedures, conducting screenings, coordinating with NRC/state agencies, and ensuring compliance with 10 CFR Parts 72/73 and ANSI/ASME standards,

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical science or related field or equivalent experience.
• Typically 10+ years in power/energy industry with at least 3 years in nuclear licensing or equivalent managerial experience.

Responsibilities

• Develops, maintains and processes licensing documents.
• Interacts with NRC, states and local agencies; coordinates submittals and RAIs.
• Leads or conducts screenings/evaluations to ensure compliance with licensing requirements.
• Plans, coordinates and conducts emergency planning drills and exercises.
• Ensures compliance with 10 CFR Parts 72/73 and ANSI/ASME guidance; oversees change control and document management.

Skills

ISFSI licensing

NRC submittals

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Change control

Emergency planning

Data analysis

Safety analysis

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering/physical science

Job description

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

At PGE, our work involves dreaming about, planning for, and realizing a smarter, cleaner, more enduring Oregon neighborhood. Its core to our DNA and we haven’t stopped since we started in 1888. We energize lives, strengthen communities and drive advancements in energy that promote social, economic and environmental progress. We’re always on the lookout for people passionate about leading and being a part of teams that are advancing innovative clean energy solutions that are also affordable and accessible to all.

PGE is hiring a Senior Nuclear Licensing Specialist at the Trojan ISFSI to support the licensing basis, regulatory compliance, and agency interfaces. You’ll maintain ISFSI licensing documents, manage NRC submittals and 10 CFR 72.48 evaluations, support audits/inspections, and apply 10 CFR Parts 72/73 and ANSI/ANS standards while tracking impacts of Oregon ORS/OAR.

Nuclear Licensing ensures compliance with standards and regulations. Conducts exercises in accordance with established security and operational policies and procedures.

Program Administration

Administers one or more departmental programs and develops and implements associated procedures, ensuring compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and guidance. Contribute to project planning, schedule/risk management, and stakeholder communications.

Licensing

Develops, maintains and processes licensing documents. Negotiates with licensing authorities to develop new or innovative ways to meet requirements. Monitors industry developments and assesses impact on department activities. Proposes and implements changes to processes and procedures based on findings. Leads or conducts screenings (72.48) or evaluations to comply with licensing requirements.

Compliance and Reporting

Collects and analyzes data and prepares reports for outside regulators and PGE management. Identifies trends and, if appropriate, recommends and implements remediation strategies. Organizes and maintains data and records. Develops and maintains record architecture system. Develops and implements remediation and preventive measures to ensure compliance. Develop and deliver regulatory training; maintain procedures and document control; support internal assessments and readiness reviews. Interface with NRC, state, and local agencies; coordinate audits, inspections, and enforcement actions; lead corrective actions.

Emergency Response Planning

Plans, schedules, leads and documents emergency training drills and exercises. Maintain the ISFSI licensing basis, including Safety Analysis Reports, Technical Specifications, CoC/LOA conditions, and implementing procedures. Prepare, submit, and track NRC submittals (e.g., exemptions, amendments, notifications, 72.48 evaluations/summaries, 10 CFR 72/73 correspondence) and coordinate Requests for Additional Information (RAIs). Support 10 CFR 72.48 screenings/evaluations and change control; ensure configuration management alignment. Interpret and apply 10 CFR Parts 72 and 73 requirements to licensing and security plans; ensure compliance with ANSI/ANS standards applicable to ISFSI design, operations, quality, and emergency preparedness. Monitor and assess impacts of Oregon Revised Statutes (ORS) and Oregon Administrative Rules (OAR) relevant to nuclear materials, radiation protection, emergency management, environmental protection, and industrial safety as they affect ISFSI activities. Support security plan maintenance (Part 73), emergency planning, radiation protection program interfaces, QA (10 CFR Part 72 Subpart G), and environmental/NEPA-related obligations as applicable.

Education/Experience/Certifications

Education

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, physical science or related field or equivalent experience.

Experience

• Typically, 10 or more years of power plant experience with a minimum of three years in nuclear power plants or equivalent level of technical program management experience.

Preferred Experience

• 3+ years of nuclear licensing at a nuclear facility to include experience with NRC submittals/RAIs, strong technical writing/change control, and familiarity with Oregon laws and rules.
• Direct ISFSI licensing experience (10 CFR Part 72)
• Prior interface with Oregon state agencies (e.g., OHA, OEM, DEQ) and local emergency planning authorities.
• Experience with quality assurance under 10 CFR 72 Subpart G and ANSI/ASME NQA-1 programs.
• Knowledge of NEI guidance and NRC regulatory guidance applicable to ISFSIs (e.g., RGs, NUREGs).
• Experience with Technical Writing

Certifications, Licenses and Training

• Project Management Professional (PMP) certification a plus
• Professional Engineering (PE) certification a plus
• Procedure Professionals Association Writer Certification

Competencies (Knowledge, Skills, Abilities)

Functional Competencies

• Advanced knowledge of basic design features and operating characteristics of ISFSI structures and components
• Advanced knowledge of federal and state licensing and reporting requirements, including preparation of documents and report submissions
• Advanced knowledge of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT)
• Advanced knowledge of radiation protection related to emergency planning
• Advanced knowledge of federal regulations concerning screenings/evaluations for proposed changes, tests, or experiments affecting the ISFSI
• Advanced ability to plan, organize and carry out program-related activities, i.e., emergency response drills/exercises, training programs
• Advanced ability to collect and analyze radiation exposure data and perform relevant calculations

General Competencies

• Advanced Analytical thinking skills
• Advanced decision-making skills
• Advanced knowledge of utility industry
• Advanced interpersonal skills
• Advanced presentation/facilitation skills
• Advanced written and oral communication skills
• Intermediate safety leadership skills

Schedule/Attendance

• Ability to adhere to pre-established schedule, including start/stop time and break/lunch schedule
• Ability to work long hours
• Ability to work a variable schedule
• Ability to report to work and perform work during periods of severe inclement weather
• Ability to consistently meet attendance standards for regular, reliable, predictable, full-time attendance
• Ability to work on-call schedule

Physical and Cognitive Demands

Cognitive Level - Substantial: Consistent use of logic or scientific thinking to define problems, collect information, establish facts and draw valid conclusions.

Cognitive

• Ability to adhere to set response times, deadlines and time-sensitive tasks
• Ability to follow accuracy standards
• Ability to follow through on decision-making tasks
• Ability to interact effectively and collaboratively within a team environment
• Ability to communicate and problem solve when under stress
• Ability to respond and adapt to frequent change
• Ability to accept and demonstrate self-awareness when provided constructive feedback
• Ability to discern feedback and acknowledge ownership of areas of improvement
• Ability to avoid future mistakes by applying reasonable skills to new but similar work situations or tasks
• Ability to successfully collaborate with peers, managers and others within the organization
• Demonstrates sound memory
• Ability to process new information to be applied consistently to work tasks

Physical Capabilities

• Role requires a valid driver's license
• Driving/travel/commute: Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• Driving/travel/commute: Overnight inside/outside the service territory - Occasionally (one to two times a month or less)
• Computer use (use computer regularly for entire work shift)
• Lifting/pushing/pulling: Up to 10 lbs.
• Carrying: Up to 10 lbs.
• Unstable surfaces requiring balance (i.e., moving equipment, boats) that includes: elevated areas (i.e., catwalks, roofs and high buildings), walking distances and surfaces (long distances and over rough, uneven or rocky surfaces), stairs (over 10 steps), and ladders (over 10 rungs)

Environment - Indoor/Outdoor

• Office
• Plant
• Field

Actual total compensation, including a performance based incentive bonus, is commensurate with experience, skills, qualifications, education, training, and internal equity.

PGE believes in rewarding dedicated performance. We provide a total rewards package that is designed to reward your contributions to the company, and, at the same time, support your well‑being and professional development, both now and into the future.