Engineer, Principal Regulatory

Who We Are

As the largest private-sector power producer in the world and the nation's largest producer of clean and reliable energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: lighting the way to a brilliant tomorrow for all. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. Now integrated with Calpine, our portfolio includes 55 gigawatts of capacity from nuclear, natural gas, geothermal, hydro, wind and solar facilities, with the generating capacity to power the equivalent of 27 million homes.

Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things. Join us in meeting the country's energy needs today and tomorrow.

 

Total Rewards

Constellation offers an extensive selection of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and a wide-range of benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, eligible employees are offered a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including robust wellbeing programs disability and life insurance benefits paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more.

 

Expected salary range of $152,100 to $169,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

Primary Purpose of Position

Performs advanced regulatory/technical problem solving and provides analysis/insights in support of plant and fleet regulatory activities. Possesses superior knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has excellent knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations. Understands interrelations and functions of various organizations (e.g., Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO), Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) etc.) related to nuclear power. Functions as a leader with recognized level of expertise in the regulatory area and is a subject matter expert. As a subject matter expert, leads industry trade groups and works with regulatory agencies to influence programs, projects and regulatory decisions. Develops relationships with key stakeholders and is recognized by peers and supervisors as an expert in his/her respective regulatory area. Trains, mentors and coaches' station and corporate regulatory personnel, and develops and provides training as appropriate.

Primary Duties and Accountabilities

• Perform advanced regulatory and technical tasks and provide insights in support of plant and fleet regulatory activities. Provide initial or complete task management of regulatory issues. Assure all regulatory products prepared or overseen are in accordance with applicable procedures, licensing basis, industry codes, standards, and all regulatory requirements.
• Provide regulatory/technical expertise and leadership through direct involvement to resolve regulatory issues in assigned programs and other regulatory areas, as necessary.
• Perform independent and in-depth research, reviews, studies and analyses to develop, manage and implement regulatory activities, related to plant safety, reliability, maintainability, and availability ensuring compliance to site's needs, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies.
• Provide industry leadership and interface directly with regulatory decision-makers and support staff to influence and drive regulatory decisions and policies consistent with Constellation's goals..
• Train and mentor corporate and station regulatory personnel and other functional areas in subject matter areas of expertise..
• Provide strategic recommendation on technologies and techniques to improve performance, simplify operation, reduce costs, reduce regulatory burden, correct regulatory non-compliances, or comply with changes in codes or regulations.
• All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Emergency Response duties and/or coverage, Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.).

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree
• Minimum of 10 years of professional relevant nuclear power or North America Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) professional experience and exceptional performance
• Superior regulatory/technical expertise in a specific area (e.g., licensing actions, reportability, performance improvement, etc.) and recognized regulatory resource (internal/external)
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Approval of VP Licensing & Regulatory Affairs required to obtain this classification (and recommendation of Sr. Manager Licensing /Director-Licensing/Regulatory Assurance Manager and Site Vice President, as applicable)
• Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license/certification
• Advanced technical degree or related coursework
• Highly seeking previous Nuclear, NRC, Regulatory or Licensing experience