Senior Regulatory Affairs Licensing Engineer

Job Description Summary
The Regulatory Affairs Lead Licensing Engineer will lead the completion of various regulatory work scopes, including working with GEH / GNF Engineering on major projects for the existing fleet of nuclear reactors. Guided by professional practices and policies that are shaped by the role. The role has moderate autonomy, requiring high levels of operational judgment.

Job Description

Essential Responsibilities

As a Senior Regulatory Affairs Licensing Engineer you will:

• Coordinate and prepare Licensing Topical Reports (LTRs), including preparation of responses to customer and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) questions
• Prepare licensing documentation and reports supporting customer License Amendment Request (LAR) applications
• Perform Technical Specification reviews and updates
• Review and prepare Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) markups and revisions supporting various plant and fuel changes
• Perform verification of task reports and engineering inputs
• Support customer 10 CFR 50.59 reviews, including preparation of Technical Safety Evaluation Reports and working with internal teams evaluating licensing status of various fuel, methods, and methodology changes
• Interface with customers and regulatory personnel on regulatory issues, and secure applicable permissions and approvals related to project scopes

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college (OR Master's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 7 years of related professional work experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of direct nuclear licensing experience including experience leading complex projects, and providing regulatory guidance/direction to contributing functions (i.e, Engineering)

Additional Eligibility Qualifications:

• GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GE will require proof of status prior to employment
• Willingness and ability to travel occasionally

Desired Characteristics

• NRC Licensing process and regulatory knowledge / technical knowledge of one or more areas, such as nuclear fuel, operating plants, etc.
• Excellent technical writing skills and oral communication skills with the ability to create technical reports suitable for a wide range of audiences.
• Working knowledge of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR/Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)) systems, fuel, or operations
• Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in working / communicating with NRC personnel
• Experience working with industry groups (i.e., NEI and Owners Groups) on nuclear licensing matters
• Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to create technical reports suitable for a wide range of audiences
• Effective interpersonal and facilitation skills
• Process skills related to coordinating and documenting complex technical documents
• Externally focused: takes action to enhance the reputation of the company / represents the company well at all opportunities
• Clear thinker: communicates messages clearly and concisely with the ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information / ability to sift through complex information and focus on critical few priorities

Additional Requirements:

• Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a site security clearance, including NRC required background check

The base pay range for this position is 111K -162K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonvariable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on August 11, 2025.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.

This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.

Additional Information

GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes