Job Description Summary

The U.S. Senior Licensing Engineer, Regulatory Affairs, based in the U.S., will complete various regulatory work scopes in the US and around the world, including New Power Plant Licensing (NPPL), and work with GE-Hitachi Nuclear Energy Americas LLC (GEH) and Global Nuclear Fuels LLC (GNF) Engineering and Regulatory Affairs teams on major projects.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

• As the US Senior Licensing Engineer, Regulatory Affairs, you will perform the following for GEH reactors to be deployed in the U.S and around the world:

• Participate under the direction of the U.S. Licensing Technical Leaders, Regulatory Affairs, in task associated with the nuclear regulatory review process in the US and/or other countries.

• Coordinate with GEH/GNF Engineering and NPPL Regulatory Affairs teams in the US, and other countries in support of the nuclear regulatory review process

• Coordinate, prepare, and review input to new reactor licensing application submittals

• Coordinate , prepare and review licensing reports including responses to customer and/or regulators

• Interface with customers, regulatory personnel, contractors, and industry working groups on regulatory issues, and to secure applicable permissions and approvals related to work scopes

• Coordinate, prepare, and review Preliminary Safety Analysis Reports (PSAR), and Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) markups and revisions supporting various plants and projects

• Coordinate, prepare and review verification tasks for safety evaluations

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college (OR Master's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college with a minimum of 5 years of related professional work experience)

• Minimum of 7 years of related professional work experience including:

• Minimum 4 years of direct nuclear licensing experience

• Minimum of 3 years of experience performing / providing input into nuclear safety evaluations, including satisfaction of regulatory requirements for nuclear regulatory documents

• Minimum of 1 year of experience involving complex projects, and providing regulatory guidance and feedback to support those projects

Eligibility Requirements

• GE will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the US for this opening.

• This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to control under the United States Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810) and the Export Administration Regulations (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774) (collectively, “US Export Control Laws”). Therefore, the applicant must be able to be authorized to access and/or use such information under US Export Control Laws and any applicable import/export requirements in the US.

Desired Characteristics

• 3 or more years of experience in Instrumentation and Controls systems

• Experience working on PSAR/FSAR Chapter 7 (I&C) activities

• Experience working on PSAR/FSAR Chapter 8 (electrical) activities

• 3 or more years of experience in deterministic safety analysis

• Excellent technical writing skills and oral communication skills in English with the ability to create technical reports suitable for a wide range of audiences

• Experience working on PSAR/FSAR Chapter 15 (Accident Analysis) activities

• 5 or more years of experience with U.S. nuclear requirements and guidance

• 2 or more years in U.S. new power plant licensing including the Generic Design Assessment (GDA) pre-application process and new power plant site licensing

• NRC Licensing process and regulatory knowledge / technical knowledge in new nuclear plant licensing including licensing application requirements under 10 CFR 50 and 10 CFR 52NRC Licensing process and regulatory knowledge / technical knowledge of one or more areas, such as I&C, safety analysis, operating plants, etc.

• Management experience in Regulatory Affairs or large engineering projects

• Working knowledge of boiling water reactor (BWR) systems, fuel, or operations, with specific experience with Advanced Boiling Water Reactor (ABWR) or Economically Simplified Boiling Water Reactor (ESBWR) engineering or licensing desired

• Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in working / communicating with nuclear regulators

• Experience working with industry groups (i.e., NEI and Owners Groups) on nuclear licensing matters

• International licensing experience

• Effective interpersonal and facilitation skills

• Process skills related to coordinating and documenting complex technical documents

• Externally focused: takes action to enhance the reputation of the company / represents the company well at all opportunities

• Clear thinker: communicates messages clearly and concisely with the ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information / ability to sift through complex information and focus on critical few priorities

• Assess potential impacts of regulatory landscape on business and customers

• Strong business and financial acumen

• Ability to work effectively with technical leaders

The base pay range for this position is 111K - 185K. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate's experience, education, and skill set. This position is also eligible for bonuses, such as a performance bonus/variable incentive compensation/equity. This position is expected to close on 6/24/2024.

The company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120%, or 130% of salary in certain areas.

Healthcare benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to a Health Coach, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling, and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401 (k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability insurance, life insurance, and paid time-off for vacation or illness.

General Electric Company, Ropcor, Inc., and in some cases their affiliates, each sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs (i.e., is a "Sponsor"). Each Sponsor reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a Sponsor's welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.