NRC Licensing Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking an NRC Licensing Engineer for an onsite role in Johnson City, TN to drive NRC licensing strategy for a new nuclear facility construction project.

Responsibilities

• Design and execute NRC licensing strategies and regulatory plans for new nuclear facility construction projects, including greenfield or major new nuclear installations
• Lead or support preparation, development, and submission of NRC license applications, amendments, and related technical documentation
• Create licensing basis documents, safety analyses, and regulatory compliance documentation needed to support facility authorization
• Interpret and apply applicable NRC requirements, specifically 10 CFR Part 70
• Coordinate with engineering, design, construction, and project management teams to ensure licensing requirements are incorporated during project development
• Support NRC regulatory activities, including Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), audits, inspections, and technical meetings
• Assess licensing risks, identify regulatory gaps and compliance issues, and develop resolution approaches
• Manage licensing schedules, track regulatory commitments, and maintain documentation aligned to project milestones
• Serve as a liaison with NRC representatives, regulatory authorities, and internal stakeholders throughout the licensing lifecycle
• Support progression from facility design and construction through commissioning, operational readiness, and licensing approval

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical discipline
• Direct experience developing NRC licensing documentation and applications for new nuclear facility construction projects
• Demonstrated experience supporting licensing activities during design, development, and construction phases for a new nuclear facility
• Direct experience interpreting and applying 10 CFR Part 70
• Strong working knowledge of NRC licensing regulations and the regulatory approval process
• Experience preparing or contributing to licensing applications, safety analysis reports, licensing basis documentation, and regulatory submittals
• Experience coordinating licensing requirements with multidisciplinary engineering and construction teams
• Familiarity with NRC regulatory reviews, RAIs, licensing commitments, and compliance evaluations
• Strong technical writing, regulatory interpretation, and stakeholder communication skills
• US Citizenship required

Benefits

• Paid time off
• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
• Disability insurance
• Pre-tax 401(k) retirement account with Company matching contributions
• 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1