Licensing Engineer

Role Summary

We are seeking a talented Licensing Engineer to join our regulatory team and to bring our innovative nuclear power plant designs through the regulatory approval process. As a contributor in the Regulatory Affairs Office, you will play a critical role in Blue Energy’s mission by executing the regulatory strategy; collaborating with other departments; and learning the fundamentals of nuclear reactor licensing.

Key Responsibilities

• Support Senior Licensing Engineers in executing Blue Energy’s licensing strategy to enable nuclear project development.
• With guidance from Senior Licensing Engineers:
• Develop written licensing products (e.g., detailed reports on specific technical subjects and responses to NRC’s questions).
• This work will become increasingly more independent as your skill set expands.
• Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment between regulatory requirements and engineering designs, site selection, and plant construction timelines.
• Interface with the NRC and international regulatory bodies (e.g., IAEA, NEA) to address regulatory questions, provide data, and manage requests for additional information.
• Participate in workshops, regulatory meetings, audits, and inspections, representing Blue Energy’s interests to ensure smooth and timely licensing.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science (Physics, Chemistry, etc) or Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field).
• Experience: Desire to learn NRC regulations, licensing processes, and safety standards. Demonstrate the ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable tasks.
• Communication (both verbal and written) and time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work on a team.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Some experience with commercial or Navy nuclear power (various disciplines).
• O/R experience working on research reactors and/or advanced reactors.
• O/R experience working in a field where safety is important (e.g., aerospace, chemical).
• Progress toward a Professional Engineering (PE) license (e.g., preparing for fundamentals of engineering exam).