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This position offers the opportunity to contribute to first-of-a-kind advanced reactor projects that define industry-best licensing practices.\nJob Profile Tasks/Responsibilities\nLicensing Engineers in Regulatory Affairs are responsible for activities including, but not limited to, the following:\nSupporting licensing activities associated with reactor certifications, permits, and licenses, including the preparation of regulatory engagement plans, applications, white papers, technical reports, and topical reports\nEnsuring compliance with NRC regulations and guidance\nParticipating in and presenting at public meetings, regulatory audits, and business proposals\nResearching and developing strategic proposals to address novel safety, environmental, and licensing challenges\nAnalyzing policy, legislation, and regulations\nDeveloping guidance, processes, and templates to improve and implement licensing strategies for environmental and safety issues\nWorking as part of a team to deliver timely and high-quality licensing products\nEffectively communicate complex technical and regulatory positions\nSupporting planning and executing the X-energy business and licensing strategy\nParticipating in nuclear industry working groups\n\nJob Profile Minimum Qualifications\n All Levels:Bachelor’s degree in engineering (e.g., mechanical, nuclear, chemical, or electrical engineering), science (e.g., environmental science, physics, or chemistry), or other related area.\nPreparing technical written and oral communications\nUnderstanding of nuclear reactor design and operation\nProject management experience, including developing and maintaining schedules; meeting deadlines; formulating budgets; working collaboratively; and leading teams\n\nLevel I: Typically, up to two years of relevant technical or licensing experience\nLevel II: Typically, three years of relevant technical or licensing experience\nLevel III: Typically, five years of relevant technical or licensing experience\nLevel IV: Typically, ten years of relevant technical or licensing experience\nLevel V: Typically, fifteen years of relevant technical or licensing experience\n Level VI: Typically, twenty years of relevant technical or licensing experience\nPreferred Skills\nCandidates for this role would ideally have knowledge or experience in one or more of the following areas, commensurate with their educational and professional background:\nKnowledge of high-temperature gas reactor technologies and/or first-of-a-kind nuclear technologies\nKnowledge of U.S. NRC and/or U.S. DOE regulatory requirements for reactor licensing\nExperience with U.S. NRC construction permit and operating license application preparation and/or reviews\nUnderstanding of Environmental science(s) for nuclear reactor siting\nKnowledge of small modular reactor technical and licensing considerations\nKnowledge of international nuclear reactor licensing frameworks\nExperience with front-end loading project planning\nAbility to analyze and interpret regulatory requirements, legislation, and policy documents\nCompensation\nAs required by Maryland and other applicable state law, X Energy, LLC (X-energy) lists the expected compensation range for a publicly advertised job opportunity based upon the job requirements (e.g. education/training, experience, skill sets, etc.). Individual candidates who meet the job requirements for the posted position will be offered a salary within this range based on their respective levels of education/training, experience, and other qualifications unique to them. Salary ranges may vary based on the specific office location and region referenced in the posting to take into consideration differences in cost of living and may not be reflective of all regions. Please note that compensation ranges listed for US job postings reflect base salary only and do not include benefits or other incentives.\nOffers within the posted salary range are commensurate with the individual’s qualifications for the position, along with a view on internal equity, market data, and room for growth. 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