Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer

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Project Overview:

Bechtel and Westinghouse Electric Company have partnered to deliver the first AP1000 nuclear power reactors in Poland for our customer, the Polish Entity Polskie Elektrownie Jadrowe (PEJ). Bechtel will be the Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor for the project. As the EPC, our responsibilities will include providing the design for the Turbine Island and Balance of Plant as well as the construction of the entire facility. 

This is a one-of-a-kind opportunity, and we are looking for the talent that will help expand Poland’s nuclear base and build a strong and long-lasting energy future for generations to come.

This position is subject to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) regulations at 10 CFR Part 810 (Part 810), which govern the transfer of hardware, materials, and technology to support the construction and operation of commercial nuclear power plants overseas.

Job Summary:

The Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer will be responsible for providing nuclear licensing support to the project and executing specialized activities during the licensing and engineering phases. This position has technical responsibility producing licensing documents, interfacing with regulators and designers, maintaining the safety case and preparing reports. This position will report to the Nuclear Licensing team on the project and will work in coordination with other engineering disciplines to develop licensing and design documents.  The ideal candidate will have solid experience in nuclear power plant design and regulatory requirements and will be capable of developing licensing and design documents that maintain safety in design. Additionally, the ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills (both verbal and written) and embrace Bechtel’s diversity & inclusion, leadership, quality, and safety values.  

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare technical reports, studies, and licensing documentation including safety analysis reports, design basis documents, and other licensing information documents as needed to support the project. 
• Work with an inclusive team environment where all are able and expected to contribute to the maximum of their capabilities. 
• Create meaningful goals working with the team and ensure goals are met. 
• Establish and maintain work plans to ensure schedules are met and stakeholder requirements are satisfied.
• Create and track actions, estimate hours, and update schedules. 
• Devise new approaches to solving problems from a variety of detailed technical options and assess cost implications. 
• Support licensing efforts that drive the cost-effective design for the entire facility. 
• Ensure compliance with flow sheet and safety requirements in all licensing documents and through review of detail design. 
• Identify major technical uncertainties and present solution options for management decisions. 
• Serve as an advisor for the analysis and solution of licensing problems and interpret drawings, verbal instructions, and applicable codes relevant to project requirements and demonstrate the ability to articulate explanations. 
• Coach, train, and mentor licensing staff; conduct annual reviews and interview potential new staff. 
• Ensure regulatory requirements are followed; conduct quality assurance for licensing products and assign licensing staff assignments. 
• Perform other related work as assigned by their supervisor.   

Education and Experience Requirements:

• BS or advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or another technical field from an accredited university or college with at least 5-8 years of progressive related experience

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Minimum Qualifications: 

• Fluent in Polish and English.
• Working knowledge of regional requirements.   
• Excellent listening, oral and written communication (including that in English), planning and organizational skills. 
• Experience with Microsoft office programs, and office automation tools. 
• Related experience includes licensing work for nuclear power facilities and interface with international regulatory agencies or country regulatory entities.  
• Experience in nuclear plant design, particularly pressurized water reactors.   
• Knowledge of appropriate industry and regulatory guides, codes, and standards. 
• Extensive knowledge of licensing processes and procedures.   

Preferred Qualifications: 

• Knowledge of engineering standards.  
• Previous regulatory experience.  
• Experience in designing first of a kind or other advanced technologies. 
• Experience with Nuclear Power Plant Design.  
• Prior experience working in a Nuclear Quality and Safety Environment. 

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