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We are seeking an experienced License Renewal (LR) and Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) engineer in the nuclear industry.  We support various nuclear power plants’ license extensions and post license approval implementation activities across the US nuclear power plant fleet.

The ideal candidate would have experience with LR/SLR application or implementation activities, nuclear industry related engineering programs, nuclear power plant work management/scheduling, NRC submittals, and/or NRC inspections. 

Example LR/SLR application activities include scoping, screening, aging management reviews, aging management programs, Time Limited Aging Analysis (TLAAs), Further Evaluations, operating experience review, and modification history review as described in NEI 95-10 and NEI 17-01.

Example LR/SLR implementation activities include procedure changes, preventative maintenance basis and frequency development, work order development and review, online and outage work management and scheduling, nuclear program basis document development, NRC commitment closure, NRC Inspection Procedure

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform System Scoping, Screening, and Aging Management Review of nuclear plant systems in support of SLR applications in accordance with NEI 17-01 and current industry best practices
• Collaborate with engineering and regulatory teams to ensure compliance with NRC regulations and license extension commitments
• Perform engineering program basis documentation, data validation, engineering change tracking, and configuration control
• Roadmap required inspections to comply with NRC regulations and license renewal commitments
• Review inspection work orders to ensure license renewal criteria is met
• Interact with clients and/or NRC in a technical expert role
• Maintain awareness of changes in aging management regulations, approaches, techniques, and operating experience
• Foster a culture of continuous improvement, technology forward, and cross-functional collaboration

This position is based on a hybrid work schedule and will require in-office work 3 days per week.

We do not sponsor employees for work authorization in the U.S. for this position.

Required Qualifications:

• ABET-accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Electrical Engineering, or a related field
• 3 or more years of experience in engineering, licensing engineering, program engineering, design engineering, power plant inspection, or AI, ideally within nuclear or within a highly regulated industry
• Experience delivering accurate, high quality, technical documentation in a highly regulated environment
• Familiarity with engineering documentation systems, nuclear QA/QC protocols, and configuration management
• Strong systems thinking skills and ability to balance innovation with compliance, safety, and traceability

Preferred Experience:

• Nuclear power plant operations, engineering, or design background
• Experience with NRC, INPO, or DOE regulations
• Prior involvement in license renewal, subsequent license renewal, or nuclear aging management programs (involving evaluations for cable insulation and connections, metal enclosure bus, fuse holders, insulators, etc.)
• Familiarity with nuclear industry documents:  NUREG-1800, NUREG-1801, NEI 95-10, NUREG-2191, NUREG-2192, NUREG-2221, NEI 17-01, and/or NUREG 1555
• Participation and/or familiarity with Nuclear Energy Institutes’ License Renewal Task Force

In this role, we expect people to be willing or able to solve problems using modern tools:

• You are expected to take engineering problems from issue to solution using data and modern tools such as automation and AI to improve workflows, reduce rework, and deliver cost-effective designs.
• Many engineers in these roles build or use automation to create calculations, summarize technical documents, or draft design documentation, including appropriate use of agentic AI tools, with strong engineering judgment and verification of results.
• Programming or scripting (e.g., Python, MATLAB, advanced Excel) to automate calculations, design checks, reporting, or data transformation is valued but not required.
• We also value additional learning, such as a minor, certificate, or other training in Computer Science, Artificial Intelligence, Software Engineering, or related fields that helps you apply automation or agentic AI to real engineering problems.

At Sargent & Lundy, we care about the health and well-being of our employees. Our commitment extends beyond the workplace, offering comprehensive healthcare plans and generous paid time off to support our team members in every aspect of their lives. We understand the importance of work-life balance, which is why we are proud to provide competitive, award-winning benefits. Our dedication to employee satisfaction has earned us the prestigious Top Workplaces Culture Excellence Award for compensation and benefits in 2022, 2023, and 2024.

• Health Plans: Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life & Accident Insurance
• Disability Coverage
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Back-Up Daycare
• FSA & HSA

• 401(k)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Account
• Merit Scholarship Program
• Employee Discount Program
• Corporate Charitable Giving Program
• Tuition Assistance
• First Professional Licensure Bonus
• Employee Referral Bonus

• Paid Annual Personal/Sick Time (PST)
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Parental Leave
• Paid Bereavement Leave
• Flexible Work Arrangements

Join Sargent & Lundy's Nuclear Power Group and be part of a team driving the future of clean, carbon-free energy. Since 1954, we’ve been a trusted leader in nuclear engineering, design, and licensing, with expertise spanning small modular reactors (SMRs), advanced reactor technology (ART), and first-of-a-kind commercial reactor restart projects. Our work supports life extensions and digital modernization of existing nuclear plants, coal-to-nuclear conversion initiatives with the Department of State, and international nuclear new-build projects. With a commitment to safety, innovation, and sustainability, we provide cutting-edge solutions that power communities worldwide while reducing emissions. Shape the future of global energy with us!

Sargent & Lundy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any protected status as defined by applicable law.