Facility Licensing Basis Lead

Work Location:  CA or UT (Hybrid - 2 weeks onsite / 2 weeks remote)

Duration:  Long Term - Hire options are flexible:

• Direct Hire Full Time Employee

  • 6-month contract-to-hire through staff aug

  • Staff Aug only

Rate: Not Defined / need Candidate’s requested rate

Hours: 40 +

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and control the licensing basis documentation for nuclear facilities.  

• Establish and implement processes for managing the facility design and licensing basis across DoD/DoE, fuel facility, and/or commercial nuclear programs as assigned. 

• Perform technical reviews of design changes, procedures, and modifications for licensing basis implications.    

• Coordinate with engineering and safety teams to ensure changes are evaluated and documented in accordance with the licensing basis.   

• Support preparation of regulatory submittals and facility authorization documentation for DOE and other applicable authorities.   

• Lead resolution of licensing basis discrepancies and non-conformances.    Provide guidance to licensing staff on licensing basis requirements and interpretation.   

• Maintain awareness of evolving DOE and federal regulatory requirements affecting facility authorization.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related technical discipline preferred. Equivalent combination of education and hands-on nuclear licensing experience will be considered.

• Minimum 10+ years of nuclear licensing or nuclear engineering experience with emphasis on licensing basis management.   

• Strong knowledge of DOE facility authorization and licensing basis documentation requirements.

• Experience with design change control processes and technical specification management.   

• Familiarity with DOE Orders applicable to nuclear facility operations and safety.

Physical Requirements: Must be capable of climbing, walking, kneeling, bending, and lifting as part of daily job responsibilities. Ability to lift a minimum of 35 – 60 lbs.