Principal Licensing Engineer

PERFORMANCE & PROCESSES

What You've Accomplished

You have completed a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, or a related discipline, and at least 7 years of related experience. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in a related field and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology.

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Nuclear Licensing experience Part 70 or Part 50
• Operational experience at a nuclear facility
• Work with regulatory agencies both federal and state
• Working knowledge of nuclear, construction, and quality codes & standards
• Ability to work with and direct cross-disciplinary technical teams
• Knowledge of Fuel Cycle Facility regulations and practices, NRC, EPA, OSHA, and other national, state, and local regulatory agency requirements
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of staff and management
• Demonstrated strong problem identification and resolution skills with emphasis on "root cause" analysis
• Demonstrated strong business and/or technical expertise in a related capacity
• Strong written and verbal communication skills

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people's lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Principal Licensing Engineer in Richland, WA, you will be part of the proven team in the Licensing & Compliance Business Line in the Fuel Business Unit. The Licensing & Compliance function of the Environmental Health Safety and Licensing (EGS&L) has responsibility for all aspects of facility licensing. The Licensing and Compliance function includes a functional manager responsible for program development and implementation and staff management. These functions include Facility Licensing, Material Control and Accounting, Health Physics, and Environmental Protection. Your work will include:

• Taking the lead on assigned licensing efforts with the U.S. NRC, U.S. State Department, Washington State Department of Health, Washington State Department of Ecology, Benton County Clean Air Agency, and the City of Richland.
• Advise other Framatome organizations on regulatory requirements associated with 10CFR 20, 10CFR 51, 10CFR 70, 10CFR 71, 10CFR 74, and WAC 246-220-250 as it applies to the Nuclear Fuel Manufacturing business.
• Provide client input regarding regulatory requirements associated with the Licensing and operating of Nuclear Fuel Cycle Facilities.

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Fuel Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/design-and-fuel-manufacturing/

Discover Richland: https://discoverrichland.com/advantages/

Framatome's Richland, WA facility is a licensed nuclear fuel manufacturing site and complies with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) and US Department of Energy (DOE) regulations. This position is safety-sensitive and pre-employment drug/alcohol screening is required. Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation.

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $123,000 - $167,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy's Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.