Senior Licensing Engineer - Safety

Key Responsibilities

• Support VP of Regulatory Affairs and Director of Licensing in developing and executing Blue Energy’s licensing strategy for nuclear power plant deployment.
• Perform and lead licensing work (e.g., topical report development and RAI response) collaboratively with Blue Energy licensing staff and contractors.
• Prepare, submit, and track regulatory filings, including Blue Energy’s Construction Permit Application (CPA), and supporting documents needed to support the NRC licensing process.
• Develop topical reports, white papers, and Safety Analysis Reports (SARs).
• 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 to address regulatory questions, provide data, and manage requests for additional information (RAIs).
• Participate in regulatory meetings, audits, and inspections, representing Blue Energy’s interests to ensure smooth and timely licensing.
• Stay up-to-date with evolving regulatory standards and frameworks, including NRC regulations (e.g., 10 CFR 50), NUREGs, and relevant international guidelines, to anticipate their impact on Blue Energy’s projects.
• Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to develop and review documentation supporting regulatory submissions and design certification applications.
• Build and maintain relationships with regulators, policymakers, and external stakeholders to advocate for policy changes that enable more efficient nuclear power deployment.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in science (e.g., physics, chemistry, etc) or engineering (nuclear, mechanical, electrical, or a related field).
• Experience: 8+ years of experience in regulatory affairs or licensing within the nuclear industry or a relevant governmental agency (e.g., NRC, DOE).
• Knowledge: Deep knowledge of NRC regulations, licensing processes, and safety standards. Experience with 10 CFR Part 50, especially the construction permit application process; experience with Gen 3+ or advanced reactor designs is a plus.
• Skills: Strong ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable tasks. Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and project management skills, with a proven track record of working effectively with engineering, legal, and regulatory teams.
• Other: Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced startup environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience: Experience with international regulatory bodies (e.g., ONR, CNSC) and their nuclear licensing processes. Experience working on small modular reactors (SMRs) or other advanced reactor technologies.
• Licenses: Professional Engineering (PE) license.
• Experience: Experience working in a collaborative, high-growth startup environment where problem-solving and adaptability are crucial.