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Engineer Licensing - New Nuclear

Energy Northwest·Richland, WA·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Principal/Senior/Staff Licensing Engineer supporting new nuclear development. Provides high-level licensing support, regulatory research, and document preparation for Construction Permit Applications (CPA), Operating License Applications (OLA), and Combined Operating License Applications (COL) with the NRC and state agencies.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and submit required information to support Preliminary/Final Safety Analysis Reports (PSAR/FSAR) and regulatory correspondence with NRC and state agencies
  • Participate in project meetings with nuclear technology vendors, NRC, Department of Energy, and state agencies (e.g., EFSEC)
  • Provide technical advice and proactive counsel to management on complex regulatory issues
  • Provide oversight and/or mentor staff as needed
  • Identify need for and initiate development of new policies, programs, plans, and procedures to meet strategic objectives
  • Lead and organize project teams to resolve regulatory or technical issues

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering from accredited institution (or PE license). High school diploma/GED required. Principal role: 8+ years engineering experience including 2+ years in licensing/regulatory processes. Senior role: 5+ years engineering experience including 2+ years in licensing/regulatory processes. Staff role: 1+ year engineering experience.

Desired

Knowledge and experience with new license application development and review.

Location

energy-northwest

Job details

FieldEngineering
Salary$126k–$190k/yr
LocationRichland, WA
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Skills & Tools

NRC RegulationsPsar/fsarCOL Application10 CFR 50

About the company

Energy Northwest

A Washington State public power joint operating agency running the Columbia Generating Station, the Pacific Northwest's only commercial nuclear plant.

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