Director of Licensing – Nuclear Regulatory & Licensing
Our client is seeking an experienced Director of Licensing to lead regulatory strategy and licensing activities for advanced nuclear technologies, nuclear facilities, and materials programs. This individual will serve as the primary interface with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), providing strategic leadership across licensing initiatives, regulatory compliance, and engagement with federal agencies.
The ideal candidate brings extensive experience with 10 CFR Part 50 and 10 CFR Part 70, having led licensing efforts from project development through regulatory approval. Experience supporting commercial nuclear power plants, Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), utilities, research reactors, test reactors, or university-operated nuclear facilities is highly desirable.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead licensing strategy and regulatory planning for nuclear facilities and advanced reactor programs
- Serve as primary liaison with the NRC, managing meetings, inspections, audits, and licensing activities
- Develop, review, and submit licensing applications, license amendments, safety analyses, and responses to NRC Requests for Additional Information (RAIs)
- Ensure compliance with applicable NRC regulations, including 10 CFR Part 50 and 10 CFR Part 70
- Translate regulatory requirements into engineering, operational, and program objectives
- Partner with engineering, research, operations, and executive leadership to support project execution
- Develop licensing schedules, regulatory strategies, and risk mitigation plans
- Monitor regulatory developments and provide strategic guidance on licensing impacts
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Engineering, Physics, or a related technical discipline
- U.S. Citizenship required
- 8+ years of experience in nuclear licensing, regulatory affairs, or nuclear operations
- Demonstrated experience interfacing directly with the NRC
- Strong working knowledge of 10 CFR Part 50 and 10 CFR Part 70
- Proven experience managing licensing activities from concept through regulatory approval
- Excellent technical writing, communication, and project leadership skills
Preferred Experience
- Commercial nuclear power plants
- Small Modular Reactor (SMR) developers
- Electric utility companies with nuclear generation assets
- Universities operating NRC-licensed research reactors
- Research reactors and test reactors
- Advanced reactor developers
- Nuclear fuel cycle or special nuclear material facilities