Licensing Engineer II - Engineering Projects

Company: Volt
Location: Richland
Posted on: June 25, 2025

Job Description:

Volt is immediately hiring for a Licensing Engineer II - Engineering Projects in Richland, WA Position Type: Full time (Contract) Duration: 12 months As a Licensing Engineer II, you will be: Provide regulatory support for significant station initiatives and/or Client objectives. This includes interface with Engineering Projects team members, other plant organizations, representatives of supporting vendors, peers in industry and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This individual provides the regulatory and technical support detailed below for assigned tasks following defined station processes. At the Engineer I level this requires the ability to perform basic tasks with a limited amount of independence. Principal Accountabilities Support project efforts by researching specified regulatory requirements and precedents and providing input, review and maintaining awareness of project activities and documentation to ensure alignment. Working with established guidance or directions, review project activities and documents to assess whether or not licensing basis changes are required. Support defined licensing basis changes by authoring and/or reviewing routine changes to the licensing basis that run the range from licensee authorized changes to NRC approved changes. Provide lifecycle support for routine licensing actions under NRC review including developing responses to NRC requests, and supporting direct NRC interface through audits, clarification calls and public meetings. Working with project management staff support others in completion of defined actions necessary for successful implementation of NRC approved licensing actions. Attending industry training and workshops for personal development and growth. Support Engineering Projects team members by offering limited topical level support for regulatory related project needs including assisting team members in performing regulatory fundamentals/processes. Provide regulatory and technical support to existing plant regulatory and technical organizations for basic (normal and emergent) station needs. Required Education and Experience Requires a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and seven years of engineering experience in a technical environment, at least two of which must be in a Department of Energy or Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulated nuclear environment; OR a PE license obtained by accredited examination and seven years of engineering experience in a technical environment, at least four of which must be in a Department of Energy or Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulated nuclear environment. A high school diploma or GED is required. At least one diverse assignment. Desired Education and Experience Experience in processing changes to or maintaining 10 CFR Part 50 or 10 CFR Part 52 licensing basis documents, especially complex changes to the licensing basis (e.g. power uprates or license renewals) requiring NRC approval. Experience participating in licensing related NRC interactions such as presubmittal meetings and audits. Established engagement in industry working groups and committees. Nuclear power plant operators license, basic/specialized plant engineering qualification or general plant certification. Two diverse assignments are preferred. Required abilities and skills Requires knowledge and ability to apply advanced engineering techniques, practices and theories, and methods to identify and solve complex problems. Ability to mentor others in advanced techniques and develop/maintain training materials on topics associated with Regulatory Affairs. Requires ability to use standard Microsoft Office suite products. Requires effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to cater to audiences which are non-technical or have varying levels of technical proficiency. Desired abilities and skills Basic understanding and use of company Core Values including Teamwork, Accountability, Mutual Respect and Trust, and Safety. Demonstrated operational experience in lieu of Senior Reactor Operator license or certification. Ability to manage multiple tasks with overlapping schedules and varying priorities, with independent scheduling/prioritization. Experienced user of Adobe Pro and other general business software. Previous work experience in nuclear compliance or licensing. Strong questioning attitude and attention to detail. Pay Rate: $60 to $65 per hour. *Pay range offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors, including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. Qualified candidates should APPLY NOW for immediate consideration! Please hit APPLY to provide the required information, and we will be back in touch as soon as possible. Benefits: Volt offers benefits (based on eligibility) that include the following: health, dental, vision, term life, short term disability, AD&D, 401(k), Sick time, and other types of paid leaves (as required by law), Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please email hr_dept@volt.com or call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws. Volt is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits any kind of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Volt is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment on the basis of race, color, religion or belief, national origin, citizenship, social or ethnic origin, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by the statutes, rules, and regulations in the locations where it operates. If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, please call (866) -898-0005. Please indicate the specifics of the assistance needed. Volt does not discriminate against applicants based on citizenship status, immigration status, or national origin, in accordance with 8 U.S.C. § 1324b. The company will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records in a manner that complies with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and other applicable laws.

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