Licensing Engineer, Energy

AtkinsRéalis

. Author assigned application sections and supporting evaluations under the direction of senior licensing staff .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,000 - $120,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in drafting and reviewing licensing applications in compliance with 10 CFR regulations, with a strong focus on technical writing, regulatory documentation, and collaboration with engineering disciplines. Possesses a solid understanding of nuclear industry standards and the ability to manage documentation and schedules effectively.

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Nuclear EngineeringLicensing Applications10 CFR Part 70Technical WritingRegulatory Affairs

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Hard Skills

Licensing EvaluationsSafety Analysis DocumentationRegulatory DocumentationRadiation ProtectionWaste ManagementEmergency PreparednessEnvironmental ProtectionDecommissioningTraceabilityNRC Requirements

Soft Skills

Attention to DetailEffective CommunicationCollaborationProblem-SolvingTime Management

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE) License

Industry Keywords

Nuclear IndustryRegulatory AuthorityFuel Cycle FacilityUranium ChemistryMaterial Control and AccountabilityEnvironmental ReportsIntegrated Safety AnalysisNRC GuidanceFuel FabricationAdvanced Reactor Fuel Supply Chain

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Author assigned application sections and supporting evaluations under the direction of senior licensing staff
Work with engineering disciplines and contractors to gather design, process, and operational inputs
Prepare assigned sections of 10 CFR Part 70 license applications, including radiation protection, waste management, emergency preparedness, decommissioning, environmental protection, and management measures
Perform licensing evaluations and applicability determinations using approved bounding assumptions
Coordinate and document inputs and assumptions from clients and contractors
Review interfacing application content for consistency and completeness
Identify gaps, conflicts, open items, and licensing commitments
Maintain traceability between assigned content, NRC requirements, guidance, and regulatory bases
Support responses to NRC requests for additional information
Prepare licensing presentations and supporting materials for internal and external audiences
Work to assigned schedules and raise delivery issues promptly
Receive guidance from senior licensing staff and perform other assigned duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Health Physics, or a related engineering or technical discipline
3 years of relevant nuclear industry experience, preferably in licensing and regulatory affairs
Experience drafting and reviewing licensing applications, submittals, or comparable regulatory documentation
Experience working with designers and engineers to develop safety analysis or licensing basis documentation
Prior interaction with the NRC or another regulatory authority is desirable
Demonstrated understanding of 10 CFR and associated regulatory and industry guidance
Working knowledge of the licensing framework for facilities possessing and using special nuclear material, including 10 CFR Part 70
Familiarity with NRC guidance applicable to fuel cycle facility license applications, including NUREG-1520
Ability to prepare licensing documentation from conceptual and evolving design information using documented assumptions
Strong technical writing skills, with attention to accuracy, consistency, and traceability
Ability to work effectively with engineering disciplines and other contractors
Ability to manage assigned work against fixed submittal dates and raise issues promptly
Must be a U.S. citizen and eligible to work under 10 CFR Part 810 without specific authorization
Must be a U.S. citizen in order to be considered
Familiarity with fuel cycle facility processes, uranium chemistry, material forms, and radiological and chemical hazards is desirable
Experience with facilities licensed under 10 CFR Part 70, or comparable NRC licensing processes, preferred
Familiarity with the integrated safety analysis process, items relied on for safety, and management measures preferred
Experience with fuel fabrication, conversion, deconversion, enrichment, or other fuel cycle operations preferred
Familiarity with material control and accountability under 10 CFR Part 74, physical protection under 10 CFR Part 73, or transportation under 10 CFR Part 71 preferred
Familiarity with Environmental Reports under 10 CFR Part 51, or advanced reactor fuel supply chain projects preferred
Professional Engineer (PE) license or other relevant nuclear industry qualifications are desirable
Master's degree desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Company-paid life insurance
Company-paid short- and long-term disability benefits
Employer-matched 401(k) with 100% vesting
Employee stock purchase plan
Paid Time Off
Leaves of absence options
Flexible work options
Recognition and employee satisfaction programs
Employee assistance program
Voluntary benefits