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