Licensing Engineer Consultant - Engineering Projects

Location: Richland, WA

Onsite Flexibility: Onsite

• Position Type: Contract
• Contract Duration: 12 months
• Pay Rate: $58.00–$142.00 / Hour (USD)
• Shift / Schedule: Days (4 days x 10 hours)
• Per Diem: Available
• Work Authorization: Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

The Licensing Engineer Consultant provides regulatory support for significant station initiatives and organizational objectives, including interface with Engineering Projects team members, other plant organizations, representatives of supporting vendors, peers in industry, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission. This individual provides the regulatory and technical support detailed below for assigned tasks following defined station processes. At the Engineer level, this requires the ability to perform basic tasks with a limited amount of independence.

• Provide regulatory support for significant station initiatives and/or organizational objectives.
• Provide consultation to management to assure nuclear safety, licensing, and regulatory issues are identified, addressed, and resolved.
• Provide strategic guidance and recommendations to management on matters affecting aging management and license renewal.
• Represent the organization with applicable regulators, industry work groups, workshops, and conferences.
• Understand Environmental Review needs, which may include the conduct of field and onsite visits as needed.
• Collaborate with a team of experts in licensing, project management, and engineering and other station departments to support discussion and resolution of regulatory issues associated with long-term operation of Columbia Generation Station.
• Keep management apprised of latest license renewal policies, rules, and standards that may need to be followed.

• Knowledge and ability to apply general engineering principles, practices, theories, and methods to identify and solve routine problems.
• Ability to use more advanced techniques under guidance and provide guidance to others on matters related to Regulatory Affairs.
• Proficiency with standard Microsoft Office suite products.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills with ability to cater to audiences which are non-technical or have varying levels of technical proficiency.

• Prior experience supporting license renewal efforts for commercial nuclear power plants.
• Experience as a technical reviewer of license renewal applications.
• Participation in industry committees associated with license renewal.
• Experience developing, implementing, or auditing/inspecting aging management programs.
• Experience preparing, submitting, and implementing license amendment requests which are complex or unprecedented.

• Required (Option A): Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and twelve years of engineering experience in a technical environment, at least two of which must be in a Department of Energy or Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulated nuclear environment.
• Required (Option B): A PE license obtained by accredited examination and twelve years of engineering experience in a technical environment, at least four of which must be in a Department of Energy or Nuclear Regulatory Commission regulated nuclear environment.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.

• Twelve years of engineering experience in a technical environment (see Education Requirements for nuclear environment minimums).
• Prior experience preparing, submitting, and implementing license amendment requests, relief requests, or other NRC approved licensing actions.
• At least two career excellence activities (e.g., diverse assignments, management certification or RO/SRO license, industry working group participation).

• Prior experience supporting license renewal efforts for commercial nuclear power plants.
• Experience as a technical reviewer of license renewal applications.
• Participation in industry committees associated with license renewal.
• Experience developing, implementing, or auditing/inspecting aging management programs.
• Experience preparing, submitting, and implementing license amendment requests which are complex or unprecedented.

• 100% onsite position.
• 4-day x 10-hour schedule.
• Per diem available; mobilization/demobilization not provided.
• Business travel may be authorized by the Technical Representative.

• Medical, Vision, and Dental Insurance Plans
• 401k Retirement Fund

GTT is a minority-owned staffing firm and a subsidiary of Chenega Corporation, a Native American-owned company in Alaska. We highly value diverse and inclusive workplaces and support Fortune 500 organizations across banking, financial services, technology, life sciences, biotech, utilities, and retail sectors throughout the U.S. and Canada.

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