Operational Programs Licensing Engineer

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, implement, and maintain nuclear operational programs required for facility licensing and DOE authorization across DoD/DoE, fuel facility, and/or commercial nuclear programs as assigned.    

• Prepare operational program documentation including procedures, plans, and technical bases in support of regulatory submittals.   

• Evaluate operational program requirements against applicable DOE Orders and federal nuclear regulations.

• Coordinate with operations, engineering, and safety teams to ensure operational programs are aligned with the facility licensing basis.   

• Support operational readiness reviews and pre-operational testing documentation.   

• Track and manage operational program commitments and regulatory correspondence.   

• Identify gaps in operational program coverage and develop corrective action plans.  

• Provide licensing guidance on operational program development to project and operations teams.

Requirements: 

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

• Minimum 5–8 years of nuclear licensing or operations experience with emphasis on operational program development.   

• Familiarity with DOE facility authorization requirements and operational readiness review processes.

• Knowledge of applicable DOE Orders governing nuclear operations and safety programs.   

• Experience with DOE, DOD, and/or commercial nuclear environments preferred.

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.