System One is seeking a senior-level Licensing Engineer to support our client within the commercial nuclear industry.

Position Summary:
Under infrequent supervision, the Licensing Engineer 4 provides senior-level licensing expertise for complex regulatory projects while ensuring compliance with nuclear safety and licensing requirements. This role supports the development of high-quality regulatory submittals, provides tactical and technical regulatory guidance, and interfaces with regulatory agencies and industry groups on assigned activities. This position will be based full-time in either Rockville, MD or our client’s future Tennessee office (Chattanooga or Oak Ridge).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Support resolution of complex licensing and regulatory issues to ensure compliance with applicable requirements.
• Provide regulatory guidance to internal project teams and management on licensing strategy, interpretation, and implementation.
• Oversee licensing programs, schedules, and regulatory engagements.
• Support regulatory meetings and hearings as needed.
• Interface with clients and support client-related licensing activities.
• Manage inputs to regulatory applications and other licensing processes.
• Interface with industry groups and provide support as assigned.
• Ensure licensing submittals are complete, accurate, and aligned with strategy, commitments, and regulatory requirements.
• Prepare, edit, and review regulatory submittals and associated documentation.
• Develop regulatory strategy based on industry guidance and independently analyze technical and regulatory information.
• Ensure compliance with applicable regulations, codes, and standards.
• Assist in developing, implementing, and maintaining procedures to support compliant, standardized work practices.
• Allocate work and manage project schedules.
• Implement lessons learned and industry best practices.
• Domestic and international travel required.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Core Competencies:
• Strong problem-solving ability and independent judgment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities; able to manage deadlines and competing priorities.
• Adaptable to changing environments and requirements.
• Reliable, responsive, and committed to feedback and performance improvement.
• Strong team-building and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to safety culture and quality assurance requirements.
• Working knowledge of QA regulations including 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, 10 CFR 21, and NQA-1.

Minimum Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or Science required; advanced degree preferred.
• Minimum of 10 years of licensing experience in the nuclear industry (8 years with advanced degree). Experience may include nuclear power plants, reactor suppliers, or nuclear architect-engineering firms.
• Experience with regulatory agency interactions preferred.
• Knowledge of project management systems preferred.
• Desired experience areas include:
– COLA and nuclear construction
– Site characterization
– Environmental
– Seismic/Structural
– ITP and ITAAC
– Maintenance Rule
– Emergency Planning
– ASME BPVC Sections II, III, and XI
– Radiological
• Must be eligible to work under DOE 10 CFR Part 810.

Physical Requirements:
• Ability to communicate clearly in person, by phone, and via computer.
• Ability to learn new job functions quickly in a fast-paced environment.
• Frequent sitting, standing, walking, bending, and use of office equipment.
• Ability to travel nationally and locally.

Licensing Engineer 4 – Full Time – Onsite (Rockville, MD or Tennessee – Chattanooga/Oak Ridge)