Job Description Summary
The Senior Regulatory Affairs Licensing Engineer will lead the completion of various regulatory work scopes, including working with GVH / GNF Engineering on major projects for the existing fleet of nuclear reactors. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.Job Description
Essential Responsibilities
As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Licensing Engineer you will:
- Coordinate and prepare Licensing Topical Reports (LTRs), including preparation of responses to customer and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) questions
- Help develop, resolve, and determine the effectiveness of condition reports
Coordinate and review Licensing Topical Reports (LTRs), including preparation of responses to customer and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) questions
Prepare licensing documentation and reports supporting customer License Amendment Request (LAR) applications
Perform verification of task reports and engineering inputs
Support customer 10 CFR 50.59 reviews, including preparation of Technical Safety Evaluation Reports and working with internal teams evaluating licensing status of various fuel, methods, and methodology changes
Interface with customers and regulatory personnel on regulatory issues, and secure applicable permissions and approvals related to project scopes
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college
Minimum of 5 years of direct nuclear licensing experience including experience leading complex projects, direct involvement and expertise with 10 CFR Part 21, and providing regulatory guidance/direction to contributing functions (i.e, Engineering)
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
GVH will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GVH will require proof of status prior to employment.
Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
Desired Characteristics
NRC Licensing process and regulatory knowledge / technical knowledge of one or more areas, such as nuclear fuel, operating plants, etc
Excellent technical writing skills and oral communication skills with the ability to create technical reports suitable for a wide range of audiences
Working knowledge of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) systems, fuel, or operations
Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in working / communicating with NRC personnel
Experience working with industry groups (i.e., NEI and Owners Groups) on nuclear licensing matters
Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to create technical reports suitable for a wide range of audiences
Effective interpersonal and facilitation skills
Process skills related to coordinating and documenting complex technical documents
Externally focused: Takes action to enhance the reputation of the company / represents the company well at all opportunities
Clear thinker: Communicates messages clearly and concisely with the ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information / ability to sift through complex information and focus on critical few priorities
Additional Requirements
Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a site security clearance, including NRC required background check
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
