Senior Civil/Structural License Renewal Engineer

Enercon - Chattanooga, TN

Full-time - Senior

Remote - Chattanooga, TN

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Senior Civil/Structural License Renewal Engineer at ENERCON plays a crucial role in the License Renewal Team, which is integral to the company's operations in the energy sector, particularly in nuclear licensing. This position is based in either Kennesaw, GA, or Chattanooga, TN, with the possibility of remote work for highly experienced candidates. The engineer will provide regulatory expertise, ensuring that all documents submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other regulatory agencies are accurate and complete, particularly focusing on civil and structural disciplines. In this role, the engineer will conduct independent research and analysis to support various regulatory and technical projects. They will be responsible for monitoring regulatory trends and maintaining up-to-date knowledge of industry standards and guidelines. Building and maintaining relationships with clients is essential, as the engineer will interface regularly with licensing staff to ensure satisfaction and identify opportunities for support. The engineer will also oversee the implementation of aging management programs, ensuring that NRC commitments related to License Renewal are met. As a subject matter expert (SME) in civil and structural engineering, the engineer will mentor junior staff and represent ENERCON in significant technical discussions within the industry. This position requires a strong understanding of nuclear power plant design and operations, as well as the ability to navigate the complexities of regulatory environments while delivering high-quality work.

Responsibilities

• Provide regulatory expertise to develop and review documents for submittal to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and other regulatory agencies.
• Perform independent research, reviews, studies, and analysis in support of regulatory/technical projects and programs.
• Monitor changing regulatory trends and maintain knowledge of regulatory requirements, guidelines, practices, and industry standards of the nuclear industry.
• Develop relationships with current and potential clients' licensing staff to ensure client satisfaction and identify support opportunities.
• Provide input to project/program work schedules regarding the duration/scope of regulatory issues and the effort involved in resolving them.
• Ensure successful implementation of various aging management programs to fulfill NRC commitments associated with License Renewal.
• Serve as a civil/structural SME and mentor within the license renewal group.
• Act as the license renewal industry representative for significant technical issues within the civil/structural discipline.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Civil/Structural Engineering from an accredited university.
• 10+ years of experience in the nuclear industry.
• Minimum 2 years of license renewal experience in the nuclear industry.
• Excellent knowledge and understanding of regulations, regulatory agencies, and the regulatory processes supporting design and licensing of nuclear plants.
• Knowledge of nuclear power plant design and operations.
• Experience in preparation and review of aging management program documents supporting license renewal implementation.
• Experience in preparation of gap analyses and 10 CFR 54.37(b) reviews.
• Ability to represent ENERCON and/or clients at NRC, EPA, and other regulatory agencies meetings and workshops.
• Strong organizational and excellent written and verbal communication skills, with competencies in technical writing, facilitation, and decision-making.
• Ability to work in a time-constraining regulatory environment while maintaining a quality product.
• Ability to work productively with other staff in a team environment.
• Technical proficiency in understanding general engineering, design, and the nuclear industry.
• Ability to mentor engineers on civil/structural technical topics.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement plans, and professional development opportunities.