Licensing Manager
TerraPower is seeking an experienced Licensing Manager to be a part of the Natrium® Licensing team. This position reports to the Director of Licensing and provides leadership to the Natrium advanced reactor project, oversees development of licensing documents, and manages regulatory engagements. Work will be in close consultation with Engineering staff and will ensure Licensing activities are executed in accordance with TerraPower licensing strategy and guidance. Management of engagements with the US Nuclear Regulatory Commission includes pre-application meetings, regulatory audits and inspections, Construction Permit Application revisions, topical reports, and future licensing applications.
The Licensing Manager is responsible for leading a distributed group of licensing engineers focused on a 10 CFR 50 licensing approach for an advanced sodium-cooled fast reactor design. The established team is highly capable and will benefit from a driven, experienced leader. The Licensing Manager will need to work closely with the entire Licensing team as well as other departments and organizations across the project.
Responsibilities
Manage the planning, coordination, and execution of on-going licensing activities
Accountable for quality and timely licensing documents, including a Construction Permit Application or Operating License Application (e.g., Safety Analysis Report and Environmental Report)
Coordinate with project stakeholders to prepare and review responses to NRC audit questions and requests for additional information
Ensure designs and design changes meet regulatory requirements
Oversee preparation, review, and maintenance of licensing documentation in compliance with regulations and strict quality assurance standards
Interface with technical discipline teams within TerraPower and partners
Review correspondence to and from regulatory agencies
Develop licensing strategies to support project goals
Key Qualifications and Skills
Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an accredited, four-year university or equivalent experience
8+ years of experience in the nuclear industry is required
2+ years of new or advanced reactor licensing or oversight is required
2+ years of previous supervisory or mentoring experience, or equivalent people leadership experience is required
Capability and willingness to adhere to strict quality assurance standards
Familiarity with 10 CFR regulations and guidance, content of 10 CFR 50 applications, and risk-informed, performance-based regulatory guidance
Excellent communicator, team oriented, willing to operate within a matrix organization, and able to direct remote team members
Possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly, and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork
Actual position starting level and title will be determined based on assessment of qualifications
Job Functions
Job Functions are physical actions and/or working conditions associated with the position. These functions may also constitute essential functions for the job which the employee must be able to fulfill, with or without accommodation. Information provided below is to help describe the job so that the applicant has a reasonable understanding of the job duties/expectations. An applicant's ability to perform and/or tolerate these actions and conditions will be discussed and workplace accommodations may be made on a case-by-case basis following an individualized assessment of the applicant and other considerations, including but not limited to any governing safety standards.
Motor Abilities: Sitting for extended periods, bending/stooping, grasping/gripping, fine motor control (hands)
Physical exertion and/or requirements: Minimal, with ability to safely lift up to 25 pounds.
Repetitive work: Prolonged
Special Senses: Visual and audio focused work
Work Conditions: Stairs, typing/keyboard, standard and/or sitting working environment of >8 hours/day
Travel required 0-10%
TerraPower’s technology is controlled for export by various agencies of the U.S. Government. TerraPower must evaluate applicants who are foreign nationals (other than asylees, refugees, or lawful permanent residents) in accordance with U.S. Government export control requirements. To facilitate TerraPower’s export control reviews, you will be asked as part of the application process to identify whether you are a U.S. Citizen or national, asylee, refugee, or lawful permanent resident of the United States. Government export authorization approval times vary. Based on the business needs for a particular position, TerraPower may not consider a foreign national from a country if it is impracticable to obtain timely Government export approval.
Job details
Salary range for Rockville, MD: $150,695 - $200,927
Salary range for Bellevue, WA: $157,247 - $209,663
Salary for remote locations: $131,039 - $209,663
Any salary offered within the posted range is based on market data, aligned with the selected candidate’s qualifications and experience, and will be based on the candidate's specific geographic location.
Benefits
Competitive Compensation
Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
Medical
Vision
Dental
Life and Disability
Gender Affirmation Benefits
Parental Leave
401k Plan
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
21 days of annually accrued PTO
Generous Holiday Schedule
10 paid holidays
Relocation Assistance
Professional and Educational Support Opportunities
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/
