Jobs · Engineering · Tennessee

Lead License Renewal Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Sargent & Lundy · Chattanooga, TN · 2 wk ago
Engineering$118k–$180k/yrFull-time

About the role

We are seeking an experienced License Renewal (LR) and Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) engineer in the nuclear industry. The ideal candidate would have experience with LR/SLR application or implementation activities, nuclear industry related engineering programs, nuclear power plant work management/scheduling, NRC submittals, and/or NRC inspections.

Responsibilities

  • Perform System Scoping, Screening, and Aging Management Review of nuclear plant systems in support of SLR applications in accordance with NEI 17-01 and current industry best practices.
  • Collaborate with engineering and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with NRC regulations and license extension commitments.
  • Perform engineering program basis documentation, data validation, engineering change tracking, and configuration control.
  • Roadmap required inspections to comply with NRC regulations and license renewal commitments.
  • Review inspection work orders to ensure license renewal criteria is met.
  • Interact with clients and/or NRC in a technical expert role.
  • Maintain awareness of changes in aging management regulations, approaches, techniques, and operating experience.
  • Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technology forward, and cross-functional collaboration.

Requirements

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

Qualifications

  • ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
  • 10 or more years of experience in engineering, licensing engineering, program engineering, design engineering, power plant inspection, or AI, ideally within nuclear or within a highly regulated industry.
  • Experience delivering accurate, high quality, technical documentation in a highly regulated environment.
  • Familiarity with engineering documentation systems, nuclear QA/QC protocols, and configuration management.
  • Strong systems thinking skills and ability to balance innovation with compliance, safety, and traceability.

Preferred Experience

  • Nuclear power plant operations, engineering, or design background.
  • Experience with NRC, INPO, or DOE regulations.
  • Prior involvement in license renewal, subsequent license renewal, or nuclear aging management programs.
  • Familiarity with nuclear industry documents: NUREG-1800, NUREG-1801, NEI 95-10, NUREG-2191, NUREG-2192, NUREG-2221, NEI 17-01, and/or NUREG 1555.

Skills

  • Systems thinking skills.
  • Ability to balance innovation with compliance, safety, and traceability.
  • Experience with modern tools and automation.
  • Leadership in automation and process-improvement work.

Benefits

  • Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
  • Life & Accident Insurance
  • Disability Coverage
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Back-Up Daycare
  • FSA & HSA
  • 401(k)
  • Pre-Tax Commuter Account
  • Merit Scholarship Program
  • Employee Discount Program
  • Corporate Charitable Giving Program
  • Tuition Assistance
  • First Professional Licensure Bonus
  • Employee Referral Bonus
  • Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Paid Bereavement Leave
  • Flexible Work Arrangements
  • Compensation Range: $118,023 - $180,313

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