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Job Description
Join X-energy’s growing regulatory affairs team to jumpstart new reactor projects and develop licensing approaches for first-of-a-kind deployment strategies. Licensing Engineers at X-energy lead new application preparation, drive licensing strategy, and coordinate the business, licensing, and technical activities necessary to further the deployment of X-energy reactors globally.
Licensing Engineers are engaged in environmental licensing, nuclear safety, nuclear security, emergency planning, safeguards, and regulatory compliance for X-energy's advanced high-temperature gas-cooled reactor technology. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to first-of-a-kind advanced reactor projects that define industry-best licensing practices.
Job Profile Tasks/Responsibilities
Licensing Engineers in Regulatory Affairs are responsible for activities including, but not limited to, the following:
Supporting licensing activities associated with reactor certifications, permits, and licenses, including the preparation of regulatory engagement plans, applications, white papers, technical reports, and topical reports
Ensuring compliance with NRC regulations and guidance
Participating in and presenting at public meetings, regulatory audits, and business proposals
Researching and developing strategic proposals to address novel safety, environmental, and licensing challenges
Analyzing policy, legislation, and regulations
Developing guidance, processes, and templates to improve and implement licensing strategies for environmental and safety issues
Working as part of a team to deliver timely and high-quality licensing products
Effectively communicate complex technical and regulatory positions
Supporting planning and executing the X-energy business and licensing strategy
Participating in nuclear industry working groups
Job Profile Minimum Qualifications
All Levels : Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., mechanical, nuclear, chemical, or electrical engineering), science (e.g., environmental science, physics, or chemistry), or other related area.
Preparing technical written and oral communications
Understanding of nuclear reactor design and operation
Project management experience, including developing and maintaining schedules; meeting deadlines; formulating budgets; working collaboratively; and leading teams
Level I : Typically, up to two years of relevant technical or licensing experience
Level II : Typically, three years of relevant technical or licensing experience
Level III : Typically, five years of relevant technical or licensing experience
Level IV : Typically, ten years of relevant technical or licensing experience
Level V : Typically, fifteen years of relevant technical or licensing experience
Level VI : Typically, twenty years of relevant technical or licensing experience
Preferred Skills
Candidates for this role would ideally have knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas, commensurate with their educational and professional background:
Knowledge of high-temperature gas reactor technologies and/or first-of-a-kind nuclear technologies
Knowledge of U.S. NRC and/or U.S. DOE regulatory requirements for reactor licensing
Experience with U.S. NRC construction permit and operating license application preparation and/or reviews
Understanding of Environmental science(s) for nuclear reactor siting
Knowledge of small modular reactor technical and licensing considerations
Knowledge of international nuclear reactor licensing frameworks
Experience with front-end…