Nuclear Licensing Engineer

About the role

We are currently seeking a Nuclear Licensing Engineer to support various projects out of Aiken, SC. The ideal candidate will develop and review licensing documents, coordinate with Engineering teams, and ensure design complies with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Develop and review licensing documents to include developing licensing content to support licensing applications, portions of Safety Analysis Reports, certifications, permits, approvals, regulatory reports, and license renewal applications depending upon customer's needs.
• Cook up with Engineering teams to support the development and submittal of licensing documentations.
• Collaborate to ensure federal, state, and local requirements are being met either through design or safety analysis.
• Ensure design will comply with regulations and guidance.
• Monitor changes to nuclear regulations and assess their impact on operations and licensing.
• Teach and mentor more junior team members.
• Participate in assessments, audits, and inspections as either an assessor or supporting the company being assessed.
• Maintain records and documentation in accordance with Amentum’s Quality Assurance policy.
• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in engineering or equivalent technical discipline and 4 years of relevant work experience
• MS/MA in engineering or equivalent technical discipline and 2 years of relevant work experience
• Working knowledge of 10 CFR50 or 10 CRF70 and other regulations and guidance
• Ability to support remote work with a high degree of integrity and dedication
• Good communication and analytical skills; knowledgeable about Microsoft Office applications
• Demonstrated experience in preparing licensing documents to support regulatory compliance for nuclear facilities

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with nuclear facility operations and safety analyses
• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies
• Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards
• Developing and maintaining effective collaboration with design engineers, nuclear safety engineers, operations personnel, supporting organization, subcontractor personnel, and NRC oversight personnel
• Providing support and input, including requirements management, to identify and implement improvements to current procedures and processes, performing programmatic assessments, and conducting training, as required
• Frequently working with other organizations, tracking, and reporting status, and ensuring projects meet schedule commitments

Compensation Details

$110,00+ The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Retail benefits (including 401(k) matching)
• Retirement benefits
• Education reimbursement
• Parental leave
• Employee stock purchase plan
• Tax-saving options
• Disability and life insurance
• Pet insurance

Original Posting

Original Posting: 04/23/2026 - Until Filled

Amentum

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