Nuclearn builds an AI platform that automates critical operational workflows for nuclear power plants.
<p></p> <p><strong data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">The Nuclear Company</strong> is the fastest growing AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space, pioneering a fleet-scale approach to building the next generation of nuclear reactors. Through our design-once, build-many model, we're accelerating the deployment of safe, reliable, and affordable nuclear energy.</p> <p><strong>We operate with an AI-first mindset.</strong> Every employee is expected to leverage AI, technology, and the Nuclear Operating System (NOS) as integral components of their role to improve the quality, speed, and impact of their work. We expect every team member to continuously identify opportunities to automate workflows, enhance decision-making, improve processes, and contribute to the ongoing evolution of NOS as a strategic operating capability that enables The Nuclear Company to scale with excellence.</p> <p><strong>We hire people who are driven by purpose, thrive in ambiguity, and are energized by building what has never been built before.</strong> Our team combines intellectual curiosity with high agency, embraces candid feedback and continuous learning, and holds themselves and others to exceptional standards. Our values—<strong>Transparency, Responsibility, Unity, Scrappiness, and Tenacity</strong>—guide how we hire, collaborate, and make decisions every day. They are not words on a wall; they are the standard by which we operate. TRUST is the foundation of our safety culture, fostering intellectual honesty, accountability, and open communication, while our values challenge every team member to execute with urgency, humility, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to our mission.</p> <p><strong><span class="TextRun SCXW174644119 BCX0" lang="EN-US" data-contrast="auto"><span class="NormalTextRun SCXW174644119 BCX0">About the role</span></span></strong></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Nuclear Company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Licensing Engineer to join our Regulatory team in Columbia, South Carolina. This role will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of licensing strategies and documents to ensure compliance with all applicable nuclear regulatory requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><span data-contrast="auto">The Licensing Engineer will play a key role in understanding and contributing to the complex regulatory landscape of the nuclear energy industry. Reporting to the Director of Licensing, this position will involve assisting with interpreting regulations, preparing licensing submittals, and ensuring the company's activities are conducted in accordance with all applicable licenses, permits, and regulatory requirements.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></p> <p><strong><span class="EOP SCXW174644119 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559740":240}">Responsibilities</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Licensing Document Support:</span> <ul> <li><span data-contrast="auto">Assist in the preparation, review, and revision of licensing documents, including license applications, amendments, technical specifications, safety analysis reports, environmental reports, and other regulatory submittals.</span></li> <li>Support efforts to ensure the accuracy, completeness, and technical adequacy of all licensing documents.</li> <li>Develop an understanding of current licensing bases and regulatory commitments.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Regulatory Interpretation & Analysis: <ul> <li>Help interpret and analyze federal, state, and local regulations related to nuclear energy.</li> <li>Assist in assessing the impact of new and revised regulations on the company's operations and licensing basis.</li> <li>Provide support to internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements and licensing strategies.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Regulatory Agency Interaction Support: <ul> <li>Support the preparation of responses to regulatory inquiries and requests for additional information.</li> <li>Participate in meetings and teleconferences with regulatory agencies (e.g., NRC) as needed.</li> <li>Assist with regulatory inspections and audits.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Compliance Assurance Support: <ul> <li>Support the development and implementation of programs and procedures to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.</li> <li>Assist with internal audits and assessments to verify adherence to licensing commitments.</li> <li>Help track and manage regulatory commitments and action items.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Technical Support: <ul> <li>Provide support to engineering, operations, and other departments on licensing-related matters.</li> <li>Participate in the review of design changes and operational procedures to ensure consistency with the licensing basis.</li> </ul> </li> <li>Training & Awareness: <ul> <li>Assist in the development of training materials related to licensing requirements.</li> <li>Promote a culture of regulatory awareness and compliance within the organization.<span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"335551550":0,"335551620":0,"335559738":240,"335559739":240}"> </span></li> </ul> </li> </ul> <p><strong><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">Experience</span></strong></p> <ul> <li><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}">Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, etc.) or a related scientific discipline. </span></li> <li><span data-ccp-props="{"134233117":false,"134233118":false,"134245417":false,"201341983":0,"335559738":0,"335559739":0,"33