Blue Energy · 1 day ago
Senior Licensing Engineer - Safety
North Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBlue Energy is on a mission to unlock energy abundance and affordability by developing new nuclear power plants at scale. They are seeking a Senior Licensing Engineer - Safety to support their regulatory strategy, manage licensing applications, and engage with regulatory bodies like the NRC to facilitate the approval process for innovative nuclear designs.
Clean EnergyCleanTechNuclear
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
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in science (e.g., physics, chemistry, etc) or engineering (nuclear, mechanical, electrical, or a related field)
8+ years of experience in regulatory affairs or licensing within the nuclear industry or a relevant governmental agency (e.g., NRC, DOE)
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
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
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced startup environment
Preferred
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
Professional Engineering (PE) license
Experience working in a collaborative, high-growth startup environment where problem-solving and adaptability are crucial
Company
Blue Energy
Blue Energy is a nuclear power plant company that provides reliable, clean, and abundant electricity.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$45MKey Investors
Angular Ventures,At One Ventures,Engine Ventures
2024-10-08Series A· $45M
Recent News
2025-11-01
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