Licensing Specialist/Engineer

Join us at Urenco USA (UUSA), where we’re leading the way in nuclear energy innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility located in Eunice, NM, is one of the only uranium enrichment sites in North America. We are actively looking for individuals who are ready to work collaboratively on-site in Eunice, NM, and are pleased to offer relocation support to help make this opportunity accessible to talented individuals like you. Come be a part of the future of clean energy.

Summary of Responsibilities

This position is responsible for supporting all regulatory activities for Urenco USA. Works in the area of Compliance. Interfaces with employees and managers at all levels of the organization and externally with governmental agencies. Adheres to the foundational behaviors, company values and Urenco behaviors.

Education and Experience

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

- Associate’s degree or equivalent in business, regulatory affairs, or engineering.

-OR-

- 4 years of related work experience in lieu of an Associate’s degree.

Experience:

- 1–3 years of direct work experience at a nuclear facility.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

- Bachelor's degree in Regulatory Affairs, Mechanical, Chemical, or Nuclear Engineering.

Experience:

- 3–5 years of direct work experience.

- Change Authority experience (e.g., 70.72, 50.59, 95.19, USQE).

Job Details

- Work Location: Urenco USA, Eunice, NM

- Work Schedule: Professional work schedule with minimal night/weekend support. Some nights and weekend work may be required.

- Travel Required: 5% or less

- Security Clearance: Controlled Access Area (CAA) and an L or Q level security clearance is required.

- Emergency Response: Emergency Response Organization (ERO) duty may be required; including being on-call (24/7) during your designated team duty week.

- Work Environment: Radiological exposure expectations of <100 mrem/yr. General Office and Plant Production Areas.

- Confidentiality: Responsible for the protection of confidential and proprietary information received during employment.

Primary Functions

- Support and address all regulatory activities for Urenco USA.

- Prepare correspondence, represent the site during inspections, peer reviews, and write reports.

- Prepare written correspondence to regulators including reports, amendment requests, NOV responses, RAI responses, and technical letters.

- Review and advise on new or upcoming regulatory changes.

- Lead regulatory inspections and ensure issues are resolved in the Corrective Action Program.

- Review and process modifications to licensing basis documents, perform and approve 70.72 reviews, and SAR impact reviews.

- Assist with procedure revisions, interdisciplinary reviews, export control reviews, and Licensing Event reviews.

- Support Corrective Action Program investigations and scheduling/status meetings.

The duties and responsibilities listed above do not reflect the position description in full and in complete detail.

Benefits

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Please note that we continually evaluate our plans and make adjustments as necessary to meet market and business requirements.*

Compensation Range: $98,761 – $146,169 / year and up, dependent on candidate.

Urenco USA provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or veteran status. We encourage minorities, females, veterans, and persons with disabilities to apply. Urenco USA supports a drug-free environment.

If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application, interview process, and/or to perform essential job functions, please contact UUSA HR at HRUUSA@urenco.com.

Urenco USA | A trusted leader in meeting the world's demand for sustainable energy.

Urenco USA is part of an international company operating on the cutting edge of the nuclear energy industry, utilizing the world's most advanced, energy efficient, and cost effective method to enrich uranium.

As the largest enrichment facility in North America, UUSA helps provide clean, sustainable energy while maintaining high environmental, social responsibility, and corporate governance standards. Located in the EnergyPlex, we promote nuclear energy to support the transition to a low-carbon economy while prioritizing safety and community outreach.

If you are already an employee of Urenco USA and are interested in applying for another role, please apply and update a completed Internal Candidate Application form (HR-2-3000-15-F-2), and your resume to the internal career portal.

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URENCO USA | Human Resources | HRUUSA@urenco.com