Licensing Engineer

Edgewater Technical Associates is seeking qualified candidates for a Licensing Engineer opportunity in Oak Ridge, TN .

Position Overview:

The Licensing Engineer supports nuclear regulatory licensing activities and ensures compliance with NRC regulations for nuclear facilities and advanced reactor technologies. This role develops licensing strategies, prepares regulatory submittals, and collaborates with engineering and operations teams to support licensing and operational readiness objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review NRC licensing documents including license amendment requests, safety analysis reports, technical reports, and regulatory submittals.
• Interpret and apply regulations including 10 CFR Parts 50, 52, and 70.
• Develop responses to NRC Requests for Additional Information (RAIs) and support regulatory inspections and audits.
• Coordinate with engineering, operations, and quality teams to support licensing activities and compliance initiatives.
• Develop licensing strategies for emergent regulatory issues, deviations, and exemptions.
• Maintain compliance with quality assurance standards including 10 CFR Part 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1.
• Support process improvements, procedure development, and corrective action initiatives.
• Interface with NRC staff and industry stakeholders on regulatory matters.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, or related technical field preferred.
• 5+ years of nuclear licensing or regulatory experience.
• Experience with NRC licensing processes and regulatory frameworks.
• Strong technical writing, communication, and organizational skills.
• Familiarity with nuclear quality assurance programs and safety culture principles.
• Experience with advanced reactors or fuel cycle facilities.
• Knowledge of uranium enrichment or small modular reactor licensing.
• Experience leading cross-functional technical projects and regulatory engagements.

Other Job Requirements:

• United States Citizenship

If you are interested in being considered for this position and your resume clearly outlines your relevant experience for this position, please follow the application steps via our website:

Edgewater will not submit your resume without first having detailed discussions with you and obtaining your permission to do so. We look forward to hearing from you!

WORKING WITH EDGEWATER TECHNICAL ASSOCIATES

Founded in 2003, Edgewater Technical Associates, LLC (Edgewater) is a New Mexico-based small business headquartered in Los Alamos, NM, with five (5) regional offices across the United States to locally support their growing presence at project sites. Edgewater has a proven track record and is a trusted provider of fixed-price construction projects, engineering, and technical services for the Department of Energy (DOE), Department of Defense (DOD), National Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Canadian Commercial Nuclear Industry, and private sector commercial contractors involved in nuclear, high-hazard, or complex operations. Edgewater's experience and guidance ensure that its customers perform hazardous operations, comply with regulatory requirements, and maintain the highest quality and safety standards.

Originally founded to support the Los Alamos National Laboratory, Edgewater now supports customers across the U.S. and Canada. Edgewater has five offices, with corporate headquarters in Los Alamos, NM and regional offices in Carlsbad, NM; Oak Ridge, TN; Aiken, SC; and Richland, WA.

Edgewater is committed to recruiting and maintaining a staff of highly skilled professionals to support our customers. In keeping with this objective, we offer highly competitive salaries and employee benefit packages structured to best suit your needs. We offer multiple individual and family benefit options including paid time off, medical, dental, life, vision, and disability insurance, and a pre- and post-tax 401 (k) retirement account with Company matching contributions and 100% vesting for eligible participants beginning DAY 1.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Edgewater is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, protected veterans, or individuals with disabilities in accordance with EO 14173.


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