Licensing Engineer (Senior - Staff), Nuclear

Job Posting End Date
02-23-2026
Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include schedule and execution of compliance and/or licensing activities related to inspections, allegations, Notices of Violation, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) interface, and regulatory correspondence.

Please Note: This position is posted in a range, and an offer will be made based on the candidate's qualifications. Relocation Assistance may be available if needed.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Independently coordinate the evaluation, preparation, processing, and submittal of regulatory correspondence, including Licensee Event Reports, Notice of Violation responses, Regulatory Relief Requests and License Amendment Requests.
• Independently provide technical assistance and guidance to plant personnel in evaluating plant conditions requiring NRC notification.
• Independently provide Technical Specification guidance to plant on clarifications and interpretations. Conduct event analyses and make recommendations on reportability.
• Independently facilitate and coordinate work activity of others to perform routine regulatory tasks ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company as well as those regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
• Develop and review presentations and reports on complex subjects in a clear, concise, and effective manner suitable for presentation to management and/or regulatory bodies and make presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Assume supervisory responsibilities during scheduled and unscheduled supervisory absences.
• Support and participate in the Emergency Response Organization and Corrective Action program activities as assigned and in accordance with procedures and policies applicable for the assigned role.
• Interface with NRC Resident Inspectors, Regional Inspectors, NRR Project Manager, and other NRC staff to manage NRC Inspections and to support NRR review of requested licensing actions.

What We're Looking For:

Licensing Engineer, Senior:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a physical science or equivalent education and/or experience.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 6 years' experience in nuclear power plant operations or 6 years' experience in reviewing and preparing changes to licensing documents.

Licensing Engineer, Principal:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a physical science or equivalent education and/or experience.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of 12 years' experience in nuclear power plant operations or 8 years' experience in reviewing and preparing changes to licensing documents.

Other Requirements (Apples to All Levels):

• Strong knowledge of plant design and operation and nuclear policies, practices, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal skills with effective writing and verbal communication skills.
• Performance of duties may involve work in hazardous areas and possible radiation exposure within the limits prescribed by the NRC.

Licensing Engineer, Staff:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a physical science; equivalent education/experience acceptable.

Experience:

• Minimum 14 years of experience related to reviewing and preparing nuclear licensing documents.

Other Requirements:

• Expert knowledge of plant design and operation, nuclear policies, NRC regulations, and licensing processes.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work in radiologically controlled areas as needed, within NRC exposure limits.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex regulatory interactions and influence multi-organizational outcomes.
• Some travel is required to attend industry meetings, NRC meetings, etc.
• Must additionally support other station roles as required, including maintaining a position on the Emergency Response Organization and supporting an Outage assignment as needed.

Salary ranges posted from minimum to mid-point:

• Licensing Engineer, Senior: $98,032 - $127,439
• Licensing Engineer, Principal: $115,126 - $149,664
• Licensing Engineer, Staff: $136,539 - $177,503

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We're passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We're powering the future - today!

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$98,993.00 - $177,503.00

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S - Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.

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