Staff Compliance Engineer

The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never-before-seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About The Role

We're seeking a Staff Compliance Engineer to join our team and ensure that all aspects of TNC's nuclear projects meet or exceed regulatory requirements and quality standards. This senior-level position offers the opportunity to work at the intersection of traditional nuclear compliance and cutting-edge digital tools, helping to define how compliance is managed in the modern nuclear industry. You'll work with NRC regulations, quality assurance programs, and advanced digital systems to ensure safe, compliant, and efficient project execution.

Key Responsibilities

- Advanced Technical Expertise: Demonstrate deep knowledge of nuclear regulatory requirements including 10 CFR Part 50, 10 CFR Part 52, 10 CFR 50 Appendix B, and ASME NQA-1 standards

- Lead Complex Compliance Initiatives: Oversee complex engineering analyses, procurement projects, and regulatory compliance programs across multiple project phases

- Quality Assurance Program Management: Implement and maintain quality assurance programs in accordance with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and NQA-1 requirements, including audits, surveillance, document control, procurement oversight, and nonconformance reporting

- 10 CFR Part 21 Compliance: Manage defect identification and evaluation, ensure proper reporting of defects and noncompliance, oversee deviation reporting, and maintain supplier 10 CFR 21 program oversight

- Regulatory Interface & Licensing Support: Review modifications for impact on licensing and regulatory compliance issues, provide documentation for license applications, and ensure conformance to NRC Regulatory Guides

- Technical Review & Approval: Serve as technical reviewer and approver for engineering documents, design changes, and procurement specifications to ensure regulatory compliance

- Inspection & Verification: Monitor compliance with construction activities, conduct design reviews and supplier audits, and verify proper implementation of QA processes

- Training & Mentorship: Contribute to training program development, provide technical guidance to project teams, and represent TNC in client and industry forums

- Digital Compliance Tools: Champion the adoption of digital engineering and compliance management tools within Nuclear OS to streamline verification and documentation processes

Experience

Required Qualifications

- 7-12 years of experience in nuclear compliance, quality assurance, or regulatory affairs

- Proven track record of leading complex compliance initiatives and regulatory interactions

- Experience with nuclear power plant construction, licensing, or operations

Regulatory Expertise: Deep understanding of NRC regulatory structure and processes, including 10 CFR Part 50, Part 52, and Part 21 requirements

Quality Assurance: Comprehensive knowledge of 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and ASME NQA-1 Quality Assurance Requirements for Nuclear Facility Applications

Compliance Programs: Experience implementing licensing basis and design basis concepts, NRC inspection and enforcement processes

Inspection & Auditing: Proficiency in quality verification, inspection techniques, acceptance criteria, and audit methodologies

Professional Competencies

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail

- Excellent written and verbal communication abilities for regulatory documentation and interface

- Ability to work independently and lead technical initiatives

- Experience conducting design reviews and supplier audits

- Demonstrated capability to mentor and develop junior staff

Preferred Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related technical field

- Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain

- Experience with NRC licensing applications and interactions

- Familiarity with digital engineering tools and compliance management systems

- Background in corrective action programs and root cause analysis

- Experience with 10 CFR 73.54 cybersecurity requirements

- Knowledge of procurement quality assurance and supplier oversight

- Experience with nonconformance identification, documentation, and resolution

Benefits

- Competitive compensation packages

- 401k with company match

- Medical, dental, vision plans

- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Estimated Starting Salary Range

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $150,000 - $173,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

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