Idaho National Laboratory · 18 hours ago
Regulatory Development and Support Engineer
Idaho Falls, ID
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$95K/yr - $234K/yr
5+ years expIdaho National Laboratory is hiring a Regulatory Development and Support Engineer to work in our Regulatory Research department. The role involves leading projects related to regulatory frameworks for reactor designs and collaborating with industry partners to address regulatory challenges.
BiofuelEnergyHomeland SecurityInformation Technology
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Direct and contribute to projects or significant tasks that may involve multidisciplinary activities in direct support of reactor owner-operators, reactor technology developers, the NRC, or DOE programs addressing reactor deployment and sustainability
Solve complex or longstanding regulatory challenges, requiring you to develop broad-based and collaborative approaches to provide solutions which are innovative
Work with industry partners, including the commercial sector, other parts of DOE’s national laboratory complex, the NRC, and DOE to regularly confirm that the approaches developed meet customer needs. Some travel and public speaking will be required
Lead significant regulatory framework development projects or tasks and build teams across organizations, including participation in professional activities and external collaborations. Opportunities will exist to develop professional publications
Proactively identify, promote, and develop new technical capabilities to develop and implement plans for new and significant project opportunities. This includes highlighting the department’s capabilities to potential new customers; foster relationships with the NRC and existing customers; serve in positions of visibility in professional organizations, conferences, and various non-government organizations
You will report to the Department Manager
Qualification
Required
Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field plus 5 years relevant experience; or an Masters degree plus 2 years relevant experience; or a PhD plus 2 years of relevant experience is required
Level 4: Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field plus 9 years relevant experience; or an Master's degree plus 6 years relevant experience; or a PhD plus 4 years of relevant experience is required
This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy L clearance, which requires US Citizenship
Preferred
Experience with the commercial nuclear industry, state and federal regulators, and technology researchers at DOE labs is preferred
Experience gained at operating nuclear facilities, including integrated plant safety systems operation and experience in NRC-licensee interactions, are a plus
Regulatory experience with various types of reactors, including commercial nuclear power plant operations, advanced light water and non-light water reactor technologies, and test or research reactor facilities is strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
Paid time off (personal leave)
Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
Comprehensive Relocation Package
Company
Idaho National Laboratory
Idaho National Laboratory USDOE is a research laboratory focused on the development, demonstration, and deployment of nuclear energy.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$7.5MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyU.S. Department of Homeland Security
2024-07-02Grant· $7.5M
2023-01-17Grant
Leadership Team
David Teter
Deputy Laboratory Director of Management & Operations / Chief Operations Officer
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