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Blue Energy · 1 day ago

Senior Licensing Engineer

North Bethesda, MD

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

8+ years exp

Blue Energy is on a mission to unlock energy abundance and affordability through innovative nuclear power solutions. They are seeking a Senior Licensing Engineer - Safety to support the regulatory strategy and manage key regulatory projects, ensuring compliance with NRC and international standards.

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Responsibilities

Support VP of Regulatory and Chief Licensing Engineering 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 amendments to support the NRC licensing process

Develop topical reports 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 (RFIs)

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 (10 CFR), 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

NRC regulationsLicensing processesSafety standardsRegulatory affairs experienceProject managementCommunication skillsProfessional Engineering licenseSMRsInternational regulatory experienceCollaborationProblem-solvingAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree or higher in Science (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)

Deep knowledge of NRC regulations, licensing processes, and safety standards

Experience with CP application processes; experience with 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