Licensing Engineer III

Responsibilities

• Serve as the onsite regulatory interface between the Palisades SMR-300 construction project and the Holtec corporate licensing staff.
• Provide day-to-day interpretation and implementation of NRC regulations, license conditions, and Holtec licensing commitments.
• Review construction, testing, and engineering documentation to verify consistency with the SMR-300 licensing basis.
• Support preparation, review, and submittal of regulatory correspondence, event notifications, and licensing amendments to the NRC.
• Cover coordination and support NRC inspections, audits, and site visits, including development of responses to requests for additional information.
• Maintain oversight of ongoing site activities to identify potential regulatory implications and ensure prompt communication with corporate Licensing.
• Support maintenance of site regulatory records and configuration control of licensing documents in accordance with Holtec procedures.
• Participate in development and implementation of site-level compliance procedures and training aligned with 10 CFR Parts 50, 55, 73, and 100.
• Provide briefings and guidance to project management and construction teams regarding regulatory requirements and compliance expectations.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physical Sciences, related technical field or equivalent work experience.
• Advanced degree or specialized coursework in Nuclear Engineering, Regulatory Affairs, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in nuclear licensing, regulatory compliance, or project engineering.
• Experience supporting NRC-licensed facility construction, operation, or licensing activities strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with 10 CFR Parts 50 and applicable regulatory guidance.
• Experience with 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B Quality Assurance programs desirable.
• Must be eligible to participate in the U.S. nuclear industry’s access authorization program.
• Eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810 without specific authorization preferred.
• Strong understanding of nuclear regulatory frameworks and compliance verification.
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, including ability to prepare NRC correspondence and inspection responses.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a construction site environment with engineering, QA, and project management teams.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment, and effective organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and electronic document management systems.