Nuclear Licensing Engineer

Amentum delivers world-class solutions through the expertise, dedication, and collaboration of our people. We partner with our customers to solve complex challenges and are committed to fostering a workplace where employees can grow, succeed, and make a difference. We are currently seeking a Nuclear Licensing Engineer to support various projects out of Aiken, SC.

• Develop and review licensing documents to include developing licensing content to support licensing applications, portions of Safety Analysis Reports, certifications, permits, approvals, regulatory reports, and license renewal applications depending upon customer’s needs.

• Coordinate with Engineering teams to support the development and submittal of licensing documentations. Collaboration is required to ensure federal, state, and local requirements are being met either through design or safety analysis. Ensure design will comply with regulations and guidance.

• Monitor changes to nuclear regulations and assess their impact on operations and licensing.

• Teach and mentor more junior team members.

• Participate in assessments, audits, and inspections as either an assessor or supporting the company being assessed.

• Maintain records and documentation in accordance with Amentum’s Quality Assurance policy.

• Perform all other position-related duties as assigned or requested.

Required Qualifications

• BS/BA in engineering or equivalent technical discipline and 4 years of relevant work experience

• MS/MA in engineering or equivalent technical discipline and 2 years of relevant work experience

• Working knowledge of 10 CFR50 or 10 CRF70 and other regulations and guidance

• Ability to support remote work with a high degree of integrity and dedication

• Good communication and analytical skills; knowledgeable about Microsoft Office applications.

• The Engineer must have demonstrated experience in preparing licensing documents to support regulatory compliance for nuclear facilities

• The position may require the ability to pass and maintain a Security Clearance. Due to the nature of the work, the candidate must be a US Citizen; dual Citizenship is not permitted.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with nuclear facility operations and safety analyses.

• Experience interacting with regulatory agencies.

• Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards

• Developing and maintaining effective collaboration with design engineers, nuclear safety engineers, operations personnel, supporting organization, subcontractor personnel, and NRC oversight personnel.

• Providing support and input, including requirements management, to identify and implement improvements to current procedures and processes, performing programmatic assessments, and conducting training, as required.

• Frequently working with other organizations, tracking, and reporting status, and ensuring projects meet schedule commitments.

Compensation Details:

The compensation range or hourly rate listed for this position is provided as a good-faith estimate of what the company intends to offer for this role at the time this posting was issued. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as job responsibilities, education, experience, skills, internal equity, market data, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and relevant laws.

Benefits Overview:

Our health and welfare benefits are designed to support you and your priorities. Offerings include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off and holidays

• Retirement benefits (including 401(k) matching)

• Educational reimbursement

• Parental leave

• Employee stock purchase plan

• Tax-saving options

• Disability and life insurance

• Pet insurance

Note: Benefits may vary based on employment type, location, and applicable agreements. Positions governed by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the McNamara-O'Hara Service Contract Act (SCA), or other employment contracts may include different provisions/benefits.

Original Posting:

Amentum anticipates this job requisition will remain open for at least three days, with a closing date no earlier than three days after the original posting. This timeline may change based on business needs.

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