Licensing Engineer
Blue Energy · Chevy Chase, MD · 2 wk ago
HybridEngineeringFull-time
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).