Senior Manager, Licensing

The role

The Manager of Licensing supports the planning, development, and execution of licensing and permitting activities for reactor projects. This role manages day-to-day licensing workflows and coordinates cross-functional inputs for regulatory submissions.

What you will do

• Support the development and execution of regulatory strategy, engagement plans, and licensing application development.
• Leverage AI-powered tools to accelerate regulatory document review and NRC submission preparation.
• Utilize digital platforms and data analytics to manage licensing schedules and track regulatory commitments.
• Manage assigned portions of regulatory activities and track progress against milestones.
• Coordinate day-to-day activities across licensing disciplines.
• Review documentation developed by regulatory authorities for accuracy and consistency.
• Draft regulatory responses, including responses to Requests for Additional Information.
• Participate in direct interactions with regulators, including supporting regulatory audits and review meetings.
• Monitor the regulatory environment for developments relevant to TNC projects.
• Supervise and develop licensing staff by assigning work and providing technical coaching.

Required qualifications

• BS in Engineering or Science (e.g., Mechanical, Nuclear, Electrical, Physics, Environmental).
• 8+ years of relevant engineering, project management, and/or licensing/regulatory affairs experience.
• Experience contributing to licensing/regulatory affairs efforts that resulted in regulatory outcomes.
• Experience participating in NRC, DOE, and/or state-level regulator interactions.
• Strong technical writing skills.
• Working knowledge of NRC regulations, requirements, guidance, and industry codes and standards, or experience coordinating multi-disciplinary project inputs or managing contract staff contributions, o

Nice to have

• Experience with new reactor licensing (Part 52 or Part 50) or advanced reactor regulatory frameworks.
• Familiarity with environmental review processes (NEPA, EIS, EA).
• Experience with emergency planning, nuclear security, or safeguards regulatory requirements.
• Prior supervisory experience, including performance management and staff development.
• Experience with nuclear project finance or commercial nuclear construction/commissioning from a regulatory perspective.
• PMP certification or equivalent project management credentials.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

Before you apply

• Certain positions may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law.

About the company

The Nuclear Company is an AI tech-enabled startup in the nuclear and energy space. They use a design-once, build-many model to accelerate the deployment of nuclear energy.