Blue Energy · 12 hours ago
Senior Licensing Engineer - Environmental
Chevy Chase, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
8+ years expBlue Energy’s mission is to unlock energy abundance, energy affordability, energy security, and turn-key decarbonization by developing the fastest path to deploying new nuclear MWs at scale. They are seeking a Senior Licensing Engineer - Environmental to support the regulatory strategy and collaborate with various teams to bring innovative nuclear power plant designs through the regulatory approval process.
Clean EnergyCleanTechNuclear
Responsibilities
Support VP of Regulatory Affairs and the Director of Environment & Permitting in developing and executing Blue Energy’s licensing/permitting strategy for nuclear power plant deployment
Perform and lead licensing/permitting work (e.g., topical report development and RAI responses) collaboratively with Blue Energy licensing staff and contractors
Prepare, submit, and track regulatory filings, including Blue Energy’s Construction Permit Application (CPA), and supporting documents needed to support the NRC licensing process
Develop topical reports, white papers, Environmental Reports (ERs), and other federal/state/local permit applications, as needed
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 other federal/state/local regulatory bodies to address regulatory questions, provide data, and manage requests for additional information (RAIs)
Participate in regulatory meetings, audits, and inspections, representing Blue Energy’s interests to ensure smooth and timely licensing
Stay current with evolving regulatory standards and frameworks, including NRC regulations (e.g., 10 CFR 51), NUREGs, and relevant international guidelines, to anticipate their impact on Blue Energy’s projects
Collaborate with engineering teams and vendors to develop and review documentation supporting regulatory submissions and design certification applications
Build and maintain relationships with regulators, policymakers, and external stakeholders to advocate for policy changes that enable more efficient nuclear power deployment
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree or higher in science (e.g., physics, chemistry, etc) or engineering (nuclear, mechanical, electrical, or a related field)
8+ years of experience in regulatory affairs or licensing within the nuclear industry or a relevant governmental agency (e.g., NRC, DOE)
Deep knowledge of NRC regulations, licensing processes, and safety standards
Experience with 10 CFR Part 50 and 10 CFR Part 51, especially the construction permit application process; experience with Gen 3+ or advanced reactor designs is a plus
Strong ability to interpret complex regulatory requirements and translate them into actionable tasks
Excellent communication (both verbal and written) and project management skills, with a proven track record of working effectively with engineering, legal, and regulatory teams
Ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced startup environment
Preferred
Experience working on small modular reactors (SMRs) or other advanced reactor technologies
Experience with PSD/NSR air permitting for natural gas turbine power projects
Experience working in a collaborative, high-growth startup environment where problem-solving and adaptability are crucial
Extensive experience with NEPA projects and the development of detailed environmental site assessments
Experience with site screening, site selection, and site due diligence for industrial projects
Company
Blue Energy
Blue Energy is a nuclear power plant company that provides reliable, clean, and abundant electricity.
2-10 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Early StageTotal Funding
$45M2024-10-08Series A· $45M
Recent News
2025-11-01
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