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BWXT · 1 day ago

Licensing Manager

BWXT is a leading innovator in nuclear solutions, headquartered in Lynchburg, Virginia. The Licensing Manager will serve as a senior-level subject matter expert, leading licensing activities and regulatory engagements for advanced reactor technology, collaborating with various teams to ensure compliance with regulatory strategies.

Clean EnergyIndustrial EngineeringManufacturingMechanical Engineering
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Responsibilities

Develop and implement project licensing plans for advanced reactor technology development and delivery, primarily focused on the U.S. commercial regulatory framework. This may involve aspects such as nuclear safety, nuclear security, emergency planning, reactor design and analysis, code development and qualification, financial and environmental law, and safeguards
Plan, coordinate, and support development of licensing and regulatory deliverables, including technical and topical reports, license application content, and other documents for regulatory engagement and review
Develop regulatory strategies and approaches to address key technical and programmatic issues related to BWXT AT’s reactor technology development, leading efforts to resolve these matters
Lead the development and defense of the licensing basis for one or more reactor technologies and associated customer projects
Collaborate with engineering teams to develop technical design bases and integrate regulatory requirements into reactor technology
Support the creation of testing programs to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements
Lead regulatory discussions on technical and programmatic issues in line with program plans
Work with project management teams to develop budgets and schedules that achieve regulatory outcomes
Facilitate communication with internal and external stakeholders concerning the execution of licensing activities and program plans
Perform general office duties as assigned

Qualification

Nuclear licensingRegulatory engagementAdvanced reactor technologyEngineering degreeTeam managementCommunication skillsInterpersonal skillsCollaboration

Required

A bachelor's degree in engineering is required (nuclear, mechanical, civil, environmental engineering)
At least five (5) years in a management or supervisory role is required
A minimum of ten (10) years of experience in nuclear licensing and regulatory matters within a U.S. framework (NRC or DOE) is required
Experience in the design, evaluation, and technological development of nuclear systems is required
Must demonstrate the ability to communicate clearly, concisely, accurately, and timely in both written and verbal formats
Must have proven capacity to develop effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders, showcasing a collaborative team-oriented approach
Must have exceptional interpersonal skills necessary to manage simultaneous licensing activities across various stakeholders
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain and maintain a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and/or Department of Defense (DOD) security clearance

Preferred

Subject matter expertise in one or more areas (e.g., safety analysis, ASME code implementation, radiation safety) is preferred
Experience leading and managing teams within regulatory/licensing or engineering environments is preferred
Experience specific to advanced reactor and new nuclear project licensing is preferred

Benefits

Health, dental, and retirement plans
Flexible work schedules and paid time off to promote a healthy work-life balance
Professional development opportunities, including mentorship programs and sponsorship for continuing education
An inclusive atmosphere that celebrates new perspectives and supports collaboration between different generations
The chance to be part of a mission-driven organization making a positive impact on the future of energy
Opportunities for continuous learning and training to grow throughout your career
Medical, dental, vision, 401K, flexible work schedule, vacation/holiday, company-wide shutdowns, and more

Company

At BWX Technologies, Inc. (NYSE: BWXT), we are People Strong, Innovation Driven.

Funding

Current Stage
Public Company
Total Funding
$1.75B
Key Investors
Wells Fargo
2025-11-06Post Ipo Debt· $1.1B
2022-10-12Post Ipo Debt· $250M
2021-04-13Post Ipo Debt· $400M

Leadership Team

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Rex Geveden
Chief Executive Officer
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