Job Description

Title: Licensing Engineer 4

Location: Rockville, MD (Full-Time Onsite) or Chattanooga, TN

Work Arrangement: Fully Onsite Monday through Friday, 8 am – 5 pm

Salary: Salary: $125,000 – $180,000 annually

Job Description

The Licensing Engineer 4 provides senior-level licensing leadership for complex regulatory projects while ensuring compliance with all applicable nuclear safety and licensing requirements. This role plays a key part in developing high-quality regulatory submittals, supporting internal engineering and safety analysis teams, and engaging with regulatory agencies and industry groups. The Licensing Engineer 4 independently interprets regulatory guidance, develops strategic approaches, and ensures execution of licensing activities with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities

• Support resolution of complex regulatory issues to ensure compliance with all applicable requirements for assigned projects.
• Provide tactical direction and technical licensing guidance to cross-functional teams and management to address licensing strategy, implementation, and interpretation matters.
• Oversee licensing programs, schedules, and major regulatory engagements; support preparation for regulatory meetings and hearings.
• Interface with clients and manage contributions to regulatory applications and legal processes for licenses and permits.
• Collaborate with industry organizations (e.g., NEI, EPRI) on regulatory matters as assigned.
• Review, edit, and prepare licensing documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, and alignment with strategy, commitments, and statutory requirements.
• Lead preparation of complex regulatory submittals, applying strong writing, editing, document planning, and organizational skills.
• Develop effective regulatory strategies using industry standards and regulatory guidance; provide recommendations supported by technical and regulatory analysis.
• Ensure organizational compliance with applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
• Incorporate lessons learned and industry best practices; actively participate in assigned industry groups and forums.
• Travel domestically and internationally as needed to support regulatory and industry activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Science required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum 10 years of nuclear licensing experience (8 years with advanced degree) in nuclear plants, reactor suppliers, or architect-engineering firms.
• Consideration given to other nuclear, engineering, or regulatory backgrounds (including Navy nuclear).
• Experience interacting directly with regulatory agencies preferred.
• Familiarity with project management systems preferred.
• Licensing experience involving plant construction, COLA development, or review preferred.
• Must be eligible to work under Department of Energy 10 CFR Part 810.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Salary: $125,000 - $180,000 annually
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, retirement, paid time off, and additional employee programs

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