Licensing Engineer
Company Overview
Blue Energy is transforming how nuclear power gets built. Instead of constructing each plant on-site from scratch - a process that takes 10-15 years and is too expensive and unpredictable to finance - we build our plants like ships: in a factory, on an assembly line, then transport and assemble them at the site. This cuts costs by over 60% and brings plants online in just three years. We also pair natural gas with nuclear at our sites, so customers can start receiving power from gas turbines right away and then switch over to clean nuclear power once it comes online - getting energy to the grid faster while nuclear is being built. Our mission is to make nuclear energy abundant, affordable, and repeatable at global scale. We use proven, already-approved reactor designs and work with existing nuclear and industrial sites, giving us a faster path to regulatory approval. By manufacturing this way, we put nuclear power on the same cost-reduction curve that has made wind, solar, and batteries cheaper every year.
Role Summary
We are seeking a talented Licensing Engineer to join our regulatory team and to bring our innovative nuclear power plant designs through the regulatory approval process. As a contributor in the Regulatory Affairs Office, you will play a critical role in Blue Energy’s mission by executing the regulatory strategy; collaborating with other departments; and learning the fundamentals of nuclear reactor licensing. Your work will support critical NRC engagements, spanning from topical report submissions to licensing applications.
Key Responsibilities
Support Senior Licensing Engineers in executing Blue Energy’s licensing strategy to enable nuclear project development.
With guidance from Senior Licensing Engineers:
Develop written licensing products (e.g., detailed reports on specific technical subjects1 and responses to NRC’s questions). This work will become increasingly more independent as your skill set expands.
Work closely with multidisciplinary teams to ensure alignment between regulatory requirements and engineering designs, site selection, and plant construction timelines.
Interface with the NRC and international regulatory bodies (e.g., IAEA, NEA) to address regulatory questions, provide data, and manage requests for additional information.
Participate in workshops, regulatory meetings, audits, and inspections, representing Blue Energy’s interests to ensure smooth and timely licensing.
Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Science (Physics, Chemistry, etc) or Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or a related field).
Experience:
Desire to learn NRC regulations, licensing processes, and safety standards.
Demonstrated potential to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable tasks.
Good communication (both verbal and written) and time management skills
Demonstrated ability to work on a team
Preferred Qualifications
Some experience with commercial or Navy nuclear power (various disciplines) OR
Experience working on research reactors and/or advanced reactors OR
Experience working in a field where safety is important (e.g., aerospace, chemical)
Progress toward a Professional Engineering (PE) license (e.g., preparing for fundamentals of engineering exam)
We look forward to your application and helping foster an era of safe, clean, affordable, and abundant energy.
Blue Energy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Blue Energy now or in the future.