Senior Nuclear Policy & Regulatory Lead, Microreactors

C3E; Washington (District of Columbia); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Compressed schedule

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Medical coverage

Dental and vision coverage

401(k) retirement plan

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Battelle is seeking a Senior Nuclear Power Regulatory Policy engineer to develop program policy, procedures, and internal controls for microreactor technology deployment. The role focuses on regulatory certification, safety, and environmental controls across DoD and Army contexts.

The successful candidate will integrate input from DoW, DOE, NRC and other agencies, and help shape regulatory guidance and implementation strategies for microreactor deployments at Army installations and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's with 8+ years of experience, or Master's with 5+ years, or PhD with 2+ years, or equivalent.
• Experience in nuclear power operations and policy development is required.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, analytical and technical skills to work with diverse stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary author and integrator of NEO regulatory documentation.
• Provide nuclear power system operations, engineering, and integrated logistic support SME input.
• Analyze complex data and identify innovative regulatory solutions.
• Prepare and present advanced technical reports and presentations to clients.
• Coordinate inter-/intra-agency collaboration and lead technical working groups.
• Develop into a program expert and representative for the NEO program.
• Support business development efforts and maintain external client relations.
• Participate in scientific conferences, peer reviews, and contribute to publications.
• Train and supervise lower-level staff to guide project goals.

Skills

Nuclear power operations

Policy development

Stakeholder management

Leadership and mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree in related field

PhD in related field

Job description

Battelle is seeking a Senior Nuclear Power Regulatory Policy engineer to develop program policy, procedures, and internal controls for microreactor technology deployment. The role focuses on regulatory certification, safety, and environmental controls across DoD and Army contexts.

The successful candidate will integrate input from DoW, DOE, NRC and other agencies, and help shape regulatory guidance and implementation strategies for microreactor deployments at Army installations and