Engineer, Principal Regulatory

About the role

Performs advanced regulatory/technical problem solving and provides analysis/insights in support of plant and fleet regulatory activities.

Possesses superior knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has excellent knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations.

Understands interrelations and functions of various organizations (e.g., Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO), Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) etc.) related to nuclear power.

Functions as a leader with recognized level of expertise in the regulatory area and is a subject matter expert.

As a subject matter expert, leads industry trade groups and works with regulatory agencies to influence programs, projects and regulatory decisions.

Develops relationships with key stakeholders and is recognized by peers and supervisors as an expert in his/her respective regulatory area.

Trains, mentors and coaches' station and corporate regulatory personnel, and develops and provides training as appropriate.

Provides strategic recommendations on technologies and techniques to improve performance, simplify operation, reduce costs, reduce regulatory burden, correct regulatory non-compliances, or comply with changes in codes or regulations.

Responsibilities

• Perform advanced regulatory and technical tasks and provide insights in support of plant and fleet regulatory activities.
• Provide initial or complete task management of regulatory issues.
• Assure all regulatory products prepared or overseen are in accordance with applicable procedures, licensing basis, industry codes, standards, and all regulatory requirements.
• Provide regulatory/technical expertise and leadership through direct involvement to resolve regulatory issues in assigned programs and other regulatory areas, as necessary.
• Perform independent and in-depth research, reviews, studies and analyses to develop, manage and implement regulatory activities, related to plant safety, reliability, maintainability, and availability ensuring compliance to site's needs, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
• Provide industry leadership and interface directly with regulatory decision-makers and support staff to influence and drive regulatory decisions and policies consistent with Constellation's goals.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Minimum of 10 years of professional relevant nuclear power or North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) professional experience and exceptional performance
• Superior regulatory/technical expertise in a specific area (e.g., licensing actions, reportability, performance improvement, etc.) and recognized regulatory resource (internal/external)
• Strong written and oral communication skills

Qualifications

• Approval of VP Licensing & Regulatory Affairs required to obtain this classification (and recommendation of Sr. Manager Licensing / Director-Licensing/Regulatory Assurance Manager and Site Vice President, as applicable)
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Skills

• Advanced technical degree or related coursework
• Previous Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license/certification
• Highly seeking previous Nuclear, NRC, Regulatory or Licensing experience

Benefits

Includes a comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Expected salary range of $152,100 to $169,000, varies based on experience.