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License Renewal Engineer 3 - Nuclear
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Key Responsibilities
Perform System Scoping, Screening, and Aging Management Review of nuclear plant systems in support of Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) applications in accordance with NEI 17-01 and current industry best practices.
Collaborate with engineering and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with NRC regulations and license extension commitments.
Perform engineering program basis documentation, data validation, engineering change tracking, and configuration control.
Roadmap required inspections to comply with NRC regulations and license renewal commitments.
Review inspection work orders to ensure license renewal criteria is met.
Interact with clients and/or NRC in a technical expert role.
Maintain awareness of changes in aging management regulations, approaches, techniques, and operating experience.
Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technology-forward thinking, and cross-functional collaboration.
Qualifications
ABET-accredited Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.
A minimum of 3 years of experience in engineering, licensing engineering, program engineering, design engineering, power plant inspection, or AI, ideally within nuclear or a highly regulated industry.
Experience delivering accurate, high-quality technical documentation in a highly regulated environment.
Familiarity with engineering documentation systems, nuclear QA/QC protocols, and configuration management.
Strong systems thinking skills and ability to balance innovation with compliance, safety, and traceability.
We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.
Experience
Nuclear power plant operations, engineering, or design background.
Experience with NRC, INPO, or DOE regulations.
Prior involvement in license renewal, subsequent license renewal, or nuclear aging management programs.
Familiarity with nuclear industry documents such as NUREG-1800, NUREG-1801, NEI 95-10, NUREG-2191/2192/2221, NEI 17-01, and NUREG-1555.
Participation and/or familiarity with Nuclear Energy Institute’s License Renewal Task Force.
Award-Winning Benefits
We offer comprehensive health and wellness programs and competitive benefits to support work-life balance. Our benefits have helped us earn recognitions, including the Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.
Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
Life & Accident Insurance
Disability Coverage
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Back-Up Daycare
FSA & HSA
401(k)
Pre-Tax Commuter Account
Merit Scholarship Program
Employee Discount Program
Corporate Charitable Giving Program
Tuition Assistance
First Professional Licensure Bonus
Employee Referral Bonus
Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time, Paid Vacation, Paid Holidays
Paid Parental Leave, Paid Bereavement Leave
Flexible Work Arrangements
Compensation
Salary range: $72,690.00 – $106,250.00
About This Business Unit
Join Sargent & Lundy\'s Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning SMRs, advanced reactor technology, and first-of-a-kind restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing plants, coal-to-nuclear conversions, and international nuclear projects. We are committed to safety, innovation, and sustainability.
Equal Opportunity
Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to , , , , , , disability status, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.
Job Details
Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
Employment type: Full-time
Job function: Management and Manufacturing
Industries: Professional Services
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