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Southern Nuclear Licensing Engineer/Licensing Engineer Analyst

Southern Nuclear Operating Company’s (SNC) Regulatory Affairs Department is seeking a high performing professional, experience related to nuclear licensing and/or Regulatory Compliance is a plus. This position is primarily responsible for supporting inspections, reportability assessments and regulatory compliance for the SNC operating fleet.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university is required for the engineer position. Advanced degree in Engineering or Law a plus. Applicable Nuclear experience, including military, will be considered for the analyst position. 
• Experience with understanding, evaluating, and dispositioning industry, regulatory, or technical issues is highly desired.
• Prior NRC experience (resident or regional inspector, NRR experience, etc.) or previous SRO license or certification is highly desired.
• Plant specific knowledge of SNC plant Farley, Hatch or Vogtle  (including AP1000 design) is desired but not required.
• Work experience in Licensing (e.g., writing license amendment requests) or Compliance (e.g., experience with NRC Reactor Oversight Process) is desired but not required.
• Working knowledge of industry codes and standards, associated regulations, and design documentation sufficient to prepare response to regulatory actions and effective interpretations is desired.
• Strong understanding of the Corrective Action Program preferred.
• Ability to communicate well, to make presentations to senior SNC management, and to build trusting relationships with the NRC personnel is required.

Behavioral Attributes

• Must exhibit the Southern Values– Safety First, Intentional Inclusion, Act with Integrity and Superior Performance
• Demonstrate initiative and ability to work independently
• Holding oneself accountable for personal safety and modeling safe behavior for peers

Other Requirements

• Relocation to Birmingham, AL required
• Up to 25% travel required.
• Availability for after-hours plant support
• SNC emergency response organization support

MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Supporting resolution of regulatory compliance, reportability, and licensing issues impacting SNC and supporting resolution of these issues
• Supporting sites during NRC inspection activities
• Providing expertise in plant licensing basis, as well as generic and plant-specific licensing issues
• Performing research, as required, to develop or support formal Regulatory positions
• Providing complete task management of regulatory issues
• Interfacing with the NRC staff regarding SNC compliance and licensing activities
• Participating in and representing SNC at industry forums in support of SNC compliance and licensing objectives
• Influencing industry and NRC in development of regulations
• Interfacing with SNC corporate and plant engineering departments in support of licensing activities

• Updating SNC procedural guidance and requirements to reflect latest industry requirements and best practices.