Manager, Licensing

X-energy • Rockville, MD

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading the planning, development, and implementation of licensing and permitting activities for X-energy’s reactor projects. Leads teams responsible for reactor technology licensing with a focus on technical and programmatic regulatory matters, design and project-related licensing application development and engagement, and interfaces between the X-energy team (i.e., PMO, licensing, design, analysis), prospective owner/operators, project stakeholders, and regulatory authorities. This role requires knowledge and experience in relevant advanced non-light water reactor programmatic topic areas such as physical and cyber security, material control and accounting, safeguards, radiation protection, emergency planning, construction assurance, start-up and commissioning testing, operator training, control room simulator, technical specifications, and maintenance.

Requirements

• BS in Engineering or Science (i.e., Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Physics, Environmental).
• Typically a minimum of ten years relevant engineering, project management, and/or licensing/regulatory affairs experience.
• Experience leading licensing/regulatory affairs teams in achieving regulatory outcomes (i.e., safety evaluations, design approval/certification, license issuance) including experience managing interactions with expert advisory committees or equivalents. Representative experience gained through engineering or project management may be substituted as equivalent.
• Experience in direct NRC, DOE, and/or state-level regulator interactions (written and/or verbal).
• Experience with siting and environmental reviews (Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) or Environmental Assessment (EA)) for nuclear projects at NRC or DOE regulated sites.
• Knowledge of NRC licensing protocols/procedures/processes with special emphasis on approaches to satisfy 10 CFR Part 50 and 52 requirements and guidance for new reactors.
• Knowledge of NRC licensing processes for transportation and storage to satisfy 10 CFR Part 71 and 72 requirements.
• Knowledge of NRC regulations, requirements, guidance, and industry codes and standards.
• Experience managing multi-disciplinary projects and contract staff.
• Experience in working under a quality assurance program such as NQA-1, DOE Order 414.1D, ISO-9000, etc.
• Experience leading teams in developing technical/environmental documents for regulatory review.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of regulatory strategy, engagement plans, licensing application development, regulatory review coordination, and stakeholder engagement on licensing and regulatory matters.
• Take ownership of portions of regulatory activities (certifications, permits, approvals, and licenses associated with reactor projects) and ensure milestones are met as agreed with project stakeholders and regulatory authorities.
• Manage/coordinate activities across the licensing teams (discipline and function) to develop successful applications and facilitate their subsequent reviews.
• Ensure documentation developed by regulatory authorities (i.e., Safety Evaluation Reports, Environmental Impact Statements) are accurate, adequate, consistent, and support the project in ensuring compliance.
• Provide guidance to project teams on existing regulatory precedents and monitor the state of the regulatory environment for potential X-energy projects.
• Think and explore creative solutions for regulatory review processes.
• Interface directly with the regulators’ project managers in executing regulatory engagement plans, negotiating review schedules, and managing regulatory audits and RAIs (Requests for Additional Information).
• Write regulatory responses and submit them in accordance with the regulatory guidelines.
• Support planning and executing X-energy’s business and regulatory strategies.
• Support development of regulatory budgets and planning.
• Actively supports the safety culture and ensures integration of quality in licensing processes by complying with the requirements of the Quality Assurance Program and X-energy’s management systems.
• Participate in industry-led and regulator-led general regulatory activities as needed.
• Maintain professional demeanor and behavior at all times in all forms of communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned by manager.

Benefits

• X Energy, LLC offers a robust benefits package that includes a 401K plan with an employer match, Medical/Dental /Vision Insurance, Life and Disability Insurance, Paid Time Off, and a Tuition Reimbursement/Professional Development policy that supports the continuing education of our employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees