Senior Licensing Engineer – Energy

AtkinsRéalis

. Lead the development and integration of 10 CFR Part 70 license applications for fuel cycle facilities .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRemote • Tennessee • United StatesSenior💰 $90,000 - $150,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading the development and integration of licensing applications for fuel cycle facilities, with a strong focus on regulatory compliance and technical direction. Proficient in mentoring licensing engineers and ensuring the quality and timeliness of licensing deliverables.

Highest-signal resume keywords

10 CFR Part 70 LicensingNRC Interaction ManagementTechnical Direction and MentoringRegulatory Affairs ExpertiseTechnical Writing Skills

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Hard Skills

Nuclear EngineeringChemical EngineeringMechanical EngineeringHealth PhysicsLicensing Framework KnowledgeSafety Analysis DocumentationRegulatory Guidance KnowledgeNRC Acceptance Criteria StructuringBounding Assumptions JudgmentLicensing Content Integration

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsMentoring Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

U.S. CitizenshipEligibility Under 10 CFR Part 810

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Industry ExperienceRegulatory AffairsFuel Cycle FacilitiesNRC AuditsPre-Application Engagement

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead the development and integration of 10 CFR Part 70 license applications for fuel cycle facilities
Set the regulatory approach for assigned scope and own application integration and quality
Provide technical direction to licensing engineers, subcontractors, clients, and other contractors
Review application content for regulatory adequacy and interface alignment
Own the licensing commitments framework and maintain traceability and control of commitments
Determine when bounding assumptions are appropriate and when they must be closed
Prepare and defend position papers where the regulatory framework does not directly apply
Lead NRC interactions, including pre-application engagement, audits, and responses to requests for additional information
Mentor licensing engineers and check their work before issue
Ensure technical quality and timely delivery of assigned licensing scope
Support scoping, estimating, and proposal development for fuel cycle licensing pursuits
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Health Physics, or a related engineering or technical discipline
7 years of relevant nuclear industry experience, with significant experience in licensing and regulatory affairs
Experience leading the technical and regulatory direction of a license application section or package, including content prepared by others
Experience working directly with the NRC or another regulatory authority, including pre-application engagement or responses to requests for additional information
Experience working with designers and engineers to develop safety analysis or licensing basis documentation
Deep working knowledge of 10 CFR and associated NRC regulatory and industry guidance
Working knowledge of the licensing framework for facilities possessing and using special nuclear material, including 10 CFR Part 70 and 10 CFR Part 74
Ability to structure a license application against NRC acceptance criteria, including NUREG-1520
Ability to make and defend judgments about bounding assumptions
Ability to direct and integrate licensing content prepared by multiple organizations
Ability to provide technical direction, review, and mentoring to less experienced licensing staff
Excellent technical writing and communication skills
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

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