SLR Licensing Engineer – SNC Corporate/Any SNC Plant Site
Although this posting is open to all Southern Company employees, priority consideration will be given to qualified employees who are impacted by Southern Nuclear’s recent reorganization efforts. " [AA1]
JOB SUMMARY:The Licensing Engineer will be responsible for technical licensing reviews and support related to preparation of SNC’s Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) application(s). This includes support for environmental, operational and implementation program development, and licensing basis document maintenance.This position will interface with the NRC, Subsequent License Renewal Application (SLRA) contractors, licensing, engineering, environmental, other major fleet projects, and license renewal implementation teams. This includes support of licensing schedule management activities during SLRA development and in preparation of NRC review and approval.The Licensing Engineer may be expected to prepare and give presentations, support industry groups and organizations, provide licensing expertise to the SLR staff, manage the licensing needs, provide general project management support, and implement licensing and documentation requirement activities as necessary.The level of this position will be determined based on the successful candidate’s existing experience level.JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide strategic licensing support to obtain NRC approval of SNC’s SLRA(s)
Interface and develop effective relationships with the NRC staff and other regulatory agencies
Support the SLRA licensing and environmental schedule and other project management activities as requested
Manage assigned project scope and risk mitigation plans
Communicate effectively with multiple stakeholders as needed
Provide support for the Fleet Projects organization at various levels
Coordinate the development of licensing products as necessary in support of project needs and review to ensure quality and accuracy
Interface with SLR team and contractor resources to support technical, licensing and environmental needs
Update working procedures, project plans, training materials, and other project documentation and reports as needed
Lead and facilitate designated team meetings
JOB REQUIREMENTSEducation Requirements:
BS in Engineering (ABET accredited) or P.E. required; Advanced degree, P.E. and other specialty certifications beneficial
Project Management (PMP) training or certification a plus
Background/Experience Requirements:
Prior nuclear power plant or other related industrial experience
Prior nuclear licensing and/or regulatory compliance experience preferred
10 CFR Part 54, License Renewal Rule and/or 10 CFR Part 51, Environmental Protection Regulations for Domestic Licensing and Related Regulatory Functions experience desirable
Knowledge of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) or Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) design desirable
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Well organized and capable of handling multiple priorities simultaneously
Capable of working independently to uncover and resolve complex technical issues
Ability to apply basic project management principles
Quick learner, self-starter, strong initiative, self-motivated
Strong teamwork skills
Ability to investigate issues, interpret applicable regulations, and develop compliance positions
Ability to assess risk at multiple levels and understand the consequences and impacts of actions
Ability to constructively interface with vendors and service suppliers in support of project objectives
Model and hold teammates and contractors accountable to high standards
Excellent organizational, verbal and written communications skills
Behavioral Attributes:
Must exhibit Our Values behaviors
Safety First We actively care about the safety and well-being of our employees, customers and communities. Safely approaching every job, every day, always comes first.
Intentional Inclusion We are One Team, working to foster a culture of belonging and ensuring our diverse team feels valued. Investing in an equitable culture benefits employees, customers, communities and shareholders.
Act with Integrity We act with honesty, respect and fairness, demonstrating trustworthiness in all we do. We are true to our word and follow through on our commitments.
Superior Performance We keep customers at the center of everything we do, with a focus on continuous improvement. We provide exceptional service, delivering innovative solutions that benefit our customers, communities, investors and the environment.
Represent company interests externally in a professional manner reflecting Our Values with industry colleagues, regulatory agencies, and regulatory public meetings
Models SNC Leadership behaviors and committed to INPO 19-003 Staying on Top principles
Southern Nuclear , a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), is a leader among the nation’s nuclear energy facility operators and an innovator in advanced nuclear technologies. Southern Nuclear is an essential part of Southern Company’s energy portfolio, operating over 8,200 MW across eight nuclear energy units in Alabama and Georgia at the Joseph M. Farley Nuclear Plant near Dothan, Ala., the Edwin I. Hatch Nuclear Plant near Baxley, Ga., and the Alvin W. Vogtle Electric Generating Plant near Waynesboro, Ga.The company recently achieved commercial operation on Vogtle Units 3&4, representing an historic achievement for the nuclear industry and the country. Vogtle Units 3&4 are the first new nuclear units to reach commercial operation and be built in the United States in the last three decades. Southern Nuclear is a recognized leader in the industry in nuclear and fuel innovation, having been the first to deploy Accident Tolerant Fuels and winning over 10 consecutive Top Innovative Practice (TIP) Awards and eight EPRI awards.For more than 40 years, Southern Nuclear has operated nuclear energy facilities at the highest levels of safety and reliability, generating carbon-free electricity for millions of homes and businesses. The company’s headquarters is in Birmingham, Ala.Twitter: @SouthernNuclear; Facebook: facebook.com/southernnuclear; www.southernnuclear.comJob Identification: 7557Job Category: EngineeringJob Schedule: Full timeCompany: Southern Nuclear
