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Licensing Engineer

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Austin, TXPosted 3mo ago

About the role

Licensing Engineer to lead and support licensing, regulatory strategy, and safety-basis development for advanced nuclear reactor projects, with emphasis on non-Light Water Reactors (non-LWRs) and DOE/NRC-regulated facilities.

Responsibilities

  • Lead or contribute to development of the project licensing basis using RIPB approaches and the Licensing Modernization Project (LMP) methodology (NEI 18‑04 and related guidance). Establish and maintain the safety-focused design and licensing basis consistent with DOE/NRC expectations.
  • Select and evaluate Licensing Basis Events (LBEs) (AOOs, DBEs, BDBEs ) and assess them against Frequency–Consequence (F–C) targets.
  • Perform or oversee deterministic safety analyses to demonstrate compliance with applicable regulatory limits (e.g., 10 CFR 50.34) and document results in PSAR/FSAR or other licensing submittals.
  • Classify Structures, Systems, and Components (SSCs) into SR, NSRST, or NST categories, and define applicable codes, quality standards, and special treatments for design, fabrication, erection, testing, and procurement.
  • Work with design authorities and engineering teams to ensure design control, traceability to the design/licensing basis, and proper change management.
  • Conduct risk‑informed/performance‑based evaluations of Defense‑in‑Depth (DID) adequacy and ensure multiple layers of protection are incorporated in design and programmatic features.
  • Integrate Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) models and insights into LBE selection, design decisions, and safety cases.
  • Prepare, review, and manage licensing documents and technical reports (PSARs, FSARs, License Amendment Requests, COL/ML/ESP/CP/OL/SDAs as applicable). Engage with NRC staff, DOE oversight, vendors, national laboratories, and other stakeholders to present technical and regulatory arguments.
  • Support development of operational programs, QA implementation (10 CFR 50, App. B where applicable), technical specifications, and training/qualification plans.
  • Provide technical justification for exemptions or departures, when needed, backed by RIPB analyses.
  • Prepare clear technical reports and presentations; lead or participate in Integrated Decision‑Making Process Panels (IDPP) or equivalent review boards.
  • Mentor junior staff and coordinate multidisciplinary teams to meet licensing milestones.

Qualifications

  • Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Chemical, Fire Protection, or closely related engineering/science field.
  • Experience: Licensing Engineer: typically 2+ years of relevant nuclear industry experience with at least 1 year in nuclear operations/design or technical support. Senior Licensing Engineer: 5+ years of progressive experience in nuclear licensing, design, operations, or safety analysis with demonstrated involvement in NRC/DOE regulatory processes.

Skills

Required:Nuclear licensing & regulatory strategyPRA methodologiesSafety analysis (deterministic)Regulatory documentationCommunication & stakeholder interaction

Benefits

  • Health, Dental, Vision Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Corporate Gym Membership
Last updated Jul 23, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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