About ACU
ACU is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ. All applicants must be professing Christians and willing to support the Christian mission and purpose of Abilene Christian University while employed by the university.
Title of Position
Licensing Engineer
Posting Location
Abilene Texas
Department
NEXT
Employee Class
Exempt Full-time
Basic Responsibilities
- Regulatory Compliance
- Licensing Support
- Safety Analysis
- Procedure Development
- Audits and Inspections
- Training Support
- Stakeholder Communication
- Risk Assessment
- Documentation
Essential Duties
Other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals to perform the essential functions.
Regulatory Compliance
Ensure NEXT Labs nuclear research and training facility operates in compliance with NRC regulations and DOE requirements.Monitor changes in federal state and local regulations to ensure ongoing compliance.Provide oversight to ensure laboratory activities align with regulatory expectations.Licensing Support
Prepare review and submit licensing documents including license amendment requests renewals and technical reports.Tailor licensing submissions to NEXT Labs advanced reactor researchbobjectives.Track progress and outcomes of licensing submittals with NRC and DOE.Compose and guide responses to audit questions and requests for additional information from the NRC or DOE.Support other required licenses needed by ACU including but not limited to radioactive materials licenses.Safety Analysis
Coordinate development and compose portions of the MSRR Final Safety Analysis Report (FSAR).Ensure FSAR reflects current research and operational activities.Verify compliance with NRC and DOE safety standards.Procedure Development
Develop and update operational procedures for NEXT Lab.Create and maintain training materials for staff and operators.Prepare and update emergency plans in alignment with NRC DOE and industry best practices.Audits and Inspections
Coordinate NRC and DOE inspections audits and assessments.Provide support and documentation during regulatory reviews.Address findings and implement corrective actions as needed.Training Support
Assist in training and qualification of NEXT Lab personnel.Support researchers and reactor operators in achieving and maintaining required certifications.Ensure training meets NRC and DOE licensing and operational requirements.Stakeholder Communication
Serve as liaison between NEXT Lab ACU administration NRC and DOE.Provide clear and accurate communication on licensing matters.Represent NEXT Lab in discussions with regulatory agencies.Risk Assessment
Conduct risk assessments for experimental and operational activities.Evaluate impacts of proposed changes on licensing and safety requirements.Recommend mitigations to maintain compliance and safety.Documentation
Maintain accurate up-to-date records of licensing activities.Archive correspondence with NRC and DOE.Ensure compliance documentation reflects NEXT Labs research initiatives.Professional Development Requirements
Skills
Proficient with general computer skills including e-mail video conferencing Acrobat and Microsoft Office products (i.e. Word Excel PowerPoint and SharePoint).Minimum of 3-5 years of experience in nuclear engineering or a related field with at least 2 years in a licensing or regulatory compliance role directly involving NRC and DOE regulatory processes. Experience with research reactors or advanced nuclear technologies is highly desirable.Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing technical documents and interacting with NRC DOE and academic stakeholders.Qualifications
Professional
Bachelors degree in Nuclear Engineering Mechanical Engineering or a related field. Advanced degree preferred.Strong knowledge of NRC regulations (e.g. 10 CFR Part 50 Part 55) DOE requirements nuclear safety principles and licensing processes. Familiarity with research reactor operations safety analysis and advanced reactor designs is a plus.Ability to be approved for access to ACU SGI-M designated material.Personal
Ability to analyze complex technical issues propose solutions and implement corrective actions in a research-focused environment.Detail-oriented highly organized and able to work collaboratively within NEXT Labs interdisciplinary team of researchers faculty and students.Physical Demands
Able to lift 50 pounds on a regular basis.Able to stand 1 hour or more.Additional Information
ACU does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race color age sex disability genetic information national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities in keeping with applicable state and federal law.
ACU is committed to maintaining a safe and secure campus environment and protecting the universitys financial and physical assets. Therefore Abilene Christian University conducts background checks on all candidates for employment in security sensitive positions.
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Employment Type : Full-Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1
