Licensing Engineer - (Licensing Specialist I/II)

Regular/Permanent
USA / Tennessee

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Welcome to Orano

Helping to meet current and future challenges to preserve our world and build the world of tomorrow while taking care of everyone's health is stimulating for you. For us too. By joining the Orano Group, a leading international player in the nuclear industry, you are in the right place.

Every day we work to produce efficient low-carbon energy, to fight global warming, to find solutions that save natural resources, and to contribute to progress in health.

Our strengths? Across the entire fuel cycle, we have extensive expertise in cutting-edge technologies, safe, high value-added products and services, and a strong capacity for innovation. All of these factors reflect the strong skills of our 17,000 employees, whom we are constantly striving to develop. With their different backgrounds and experience, they are proof of our openness to all talents. They share the same ambition: to give nuclear energy its full value.

Job description

Orano, we’re not just powering the future—we’re engineering its foundation. As part of our groundbreaking uranium enrichment IKE Program, we’re redefining what a sustainable nuclear fuel production looks like for the next generation.

We're seeking a Licensing Engineer to support the IKE Program nuclear licensing and regulatory compliance.

The successful candidate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing license applications and amendments, ensuring compliance with NRC, DOE, and DOT regulations.

You’ll work shoulder-to-shoulder with elite engineers and regulatory experts, moving fast, solving hard problems, and making decisions that have real-world consequences. If you're ready to lead at the edge of what's possible in nuclear technology, we want to talk.

Objectives:

• Prepare and submit license applications, amendments, and renewals in accordance with NRC and/or DOE regulatory requirements (e.g., 10 CFR 70).
• Support the preparation of License Application, Environmental Report, and Technical Justifications.
• Interpret and apply federal regulations, regulatory guidance (NUREGs, RGs), industry codes (e.g., ASME, ANSI), and Orano policies to licensing actions.
• Track, manage, and respond to Requests for Additional Information (RAIs) and ensure timely and technically sound submittals.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, legal, and project management teams to ensure licensing alignment with design and operational activities.
• Maintain knowledge of changes in nuclear regulatory policy and assess their impact on Orano’s U.S. licensing strategy.
• Support internal audits and assist with regulatory inspection readiness.
• Ensure consistent documentation and traceability for all licensing activities and communications.

Our Full-Time Benefits

Competitive compensation
Health, Dental, and Vision insurance – with generous employer contributions
401(k) with employer matching and contribution amounts

Life insurance and Short- and Long-Term Disability insurance provided by the company
Generous Paid Time Off and holiday schedules
Numerous Training and Development opportunities

and more…

Ideal qualifications

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity. Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher-level position.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Health Physics, or related technical field.
3–7 years of experience in nuclear licensing or regulatory compliance.
Experience with NRC/DOE regulations, especially related to spent nuclear fuel (SNF), transportation packaging, or interim storage systems.
Familiarity with the preparation of Safety Analysis Reports (SARs) and NRC licensing processes is essential.
Certifications (Preferred):
DOE Q Clearance (or the ability to obtain one).
NQA-1 or related quality/regulatory training.

Skills and Competencies:

Solid understanding of NRC and DOE regulatory frameworks (e.g., 10 CFR 70, and applicable regulatory guides and standards).
Strong technical writing and documentation skills, with the ability to produce clear, compliant, and defensible licensing submissions.
Effective communication and project coordination skills.
Proficiency with software tools such as Microsoft Office Suite and document control platforms.

Please Note: The provided salary information is a guideline. Your offered salary is based upon experience, qualifications, geographic location, as well as market and business considerations.

Salary range annually: $100,000 - $130,000

Orano is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, citizenship, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic predisposition or carrier status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Licensing Engineer - (Licensing Specialist I/II)

Ref: 2025-20592

Regular/Permanent

Oak Ridge

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Orano USA LLC

Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Orano USA is a leading technology and services provider for decommissioning shutdown nuclear energy facilities, managing used nuclear fuel, conducting federal site clean-up and closure, and the sale of uranium, conversion, and enrichment services to the U.S. commercial and federal markets. In the nuclear medicine field, Orano Med is developing a new generation of targeted therapies against cancer using the unique properties of lead-212 (212Pb), a rare alpha-emitting radioisotope and one of the more potent therapeutic payloads against cancer cells. https://www.orano.group/usa