Licensing Engineer (Mid-level to Principal)

Responsibilities

• Independently coordinate the evaluation, preparation, processing, and submittal of regulatory correspondence, including Licensee Event Reports, Notice of Violation responses, 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.
• 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.
• Support and participate in the Emergency Plan Organization and Corrective Action program activities as assigned and in accordance with procedures and policies applicable for the assigned role.

Requirements

• Licensing Engineer (Mid-level):
• Education:
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a physical science or equivalent education and/or experience.
• Work Experience:
• Minimum of 4 years' experience in nuclear power plant operations or four years' experience in reviewing and preparing changes to licensing documents.
• Licensing engineer, Sr.:
• Minimum of 6 years' experience in nuclear power plant operations or six years' experience in reviewing and preparing changes to licensing documents.
• Licensing Engineer, Principal:
• Minimum of 12 years' experience in nuclear power plant operations or eight years' experience in reviewing and preparing changes to licensing documents.
• Other Requirements (Applies 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.
• Must establish and maintain a permanent residence within a 45-minute safe drive time to the D.C. Cook Nuclear Power Plant.
• 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.
• American Electric Power (On-Site)
• $87K- $151K / Year
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• Compensation Data
• Compensation Grade:
• SP20-007
• Compensation Range:
• $87,633.00 - $151,132.50
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Additional Information

Job Posting End Date 07-06-2026 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 candidate's qualifications. Job Description

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