Nuclear Facility, Regulatory and/or Operations Specialist

Mission

We protect public health, safety, and the environment through operational plans and procedures, engineering controls, and regulatory compliance.

Job Purpose

Nuclear Regulatory and Licensing expert needed to support various nuclear programs and projects in support of NRC licensed reactor, nuclear fuels, or other licensed facilities/operations. Work scope also includes supporting customers with licensing and permitting tasks such as early site permitting tasks. Ideal candidates have direct licensing experience with the NRC, or Agreement State programs, including supporting nuclear safety basis analysis, environmental impacts, hazard analysis, waste management, storage, transportation, emergency planning, construction, nuclear material, and operational permitting. Familiarity with NQA-1 and 10CFR Part 50/51/52/53/70/71/72 and related State or Federal regulations also required.

Major Duties & Responsibilities

• On-site Support: Examine nuclear plant equipment, monitor control room operations, and review technical records to ensure adherence to NRC regulations.
• Risk Assessment: Perform risk-informed inspection activities to identify and prioritize potential safety or engineering vulnerabilities.
• Incident Response: Respond to live plant issues and provide real-time, objective expertise to senior agency management.
• Public Reporting: Draft detailed quarterly reports summarizing inspection findings and regulatory violations for public transparency.
• Stakeholder Relations: Lead regulatory meetings with plant executives and interface directly with local government officials or members of the public.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Physics, Chemistry, or a closely related scientific field.
• Experience: 10+ years’ experience preferred with practical background in nuclear power plant operations, commercial nuclear systems, or the U.S. Nuclear Navy.
• Skills: Strong analytical thinking, excellent technical writing capabilities, and the professional stamina to operate objectively under strict regulatory environments.
• Conditions: Ability to wear protective gear, access high-consequence containment areas, and work a flexible schedule to monitor cross-shift plant activities.

Additional Qualifications

• Ability to obtain a Q clearance if needed.