Licensing Engineer, Instrumentation, Controls and Electrical
Kairos PowerAlameda, CA, Albuquerque, NM or Oak Ridge, TN$122k–$144k/yr
Good fit if
- You have 4+ years of experience.
- You can travel 25 to 35% of the time.
Required qualifications
- BS or MS degree in Nuclear, Electrical, Mechanical Engineering, or related field. 4+ years of experience in facility or system engineering design, analysis, construction, qualification, or implementation.
- I&C and electrical engineering experience highly preferred.
- Nuclear licensing experience is not required—we are willing to provide training. in system design, with thorough understanding of evaluation, design and implementation of new technologies.
- Familiarity or experience in development of Preliminary and Final Safety Analysis Reports (PSARs and FSARs) that support licensing applications, particularly for design of structures, systems and components, and other licensing considerations preferred.
- Knowledge, Skills &.
- Abilities Strong knowledge of plant protection and control design, including analysis, design and implementation of engineering solutions.
- Ability to interpret technical and regulatory requirements and translate them into clear, traceable design, testing, or program requirements.
- Ability to analyze complex technical and regulatory issues and develop practical, supportable resolutions.
About this role
Kairos Power seeks a dedicated Licensing Engineer with a strong background in instrumentation and controls (I&C), ideally with electrical engineering experience. This role will provide day-to-day support in the development of KP-FHR reactor facility licensing applications, as well as supporting topical reports.
Responsibilities
- Develops licensing document content, programs and supporting licensing related products and activities specifically geared toward the reactor facility I&C and electrical systems, with a focus on the reactor protection system, sensors, plant control systems, and electrical power systems.
- Supports planning, development and defense of Kairos license applications.
- Supports pre-application meeting interactions with the USNRC.
- Develops licensing strategies to support license application development and execution.
- Leads resolution of key strategic licensing issues, including development of regulatory programs such as reactor protection system design, sensor qualification, etc.
- Coordinates with engineering and safety analysis teams to support development of safety analysis documentation.
- Coordinates with engineering and other technology development teams to support development of testing programs that meet regulatory requirements.
- Supports Project Management and Engineering teams to develop execution plans, including schedules, milestones, cost models, decision criteria, etc. that meet Kairos Power’s objectives.
- Identifies and translates roll down of top-level regulatory requirements into design requirements.
Location, schedule, and travel
Travel for business needs is required (25 - 35%). Additional Requirements Requires occasional schedule flexibility.
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