Senior Regulatory Engineer (Kennett Square)

Job Description

Description

As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is a company purpose-built to meet the challenges of the climate crisis. Constellation has been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade. Now, we're accelerating, speeding our low-carbon or no-carbon power to more people in more places, day and night, providing our customers and communities with options to buy, manage and use energy as part of their decarbonization mission. The race is on to confront the climate crisis and Constellation is ready to meet the challenge.

Constellation has been the leader in carbon-free energy production for more than a decade, and generates 50% more clean, carbon-free electricity than any other company in America. We're generating power 24/7 with the nation's largest emission-free nuclear energy fleet, providing enough clean energy to power 15 million homes. Constellation offers customers a range of clean, zero-carbon energy solutions to help reduce their carbon footprint and achieve their sustainability goals.

We are committed to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion and believe in attracting, retaining and advancing employees who will best serve and represent our customers, partners and communities. We provide a workplace that ensures mutual respect, where each individual has the opportunity to grow and contribute at their greatest potential. Constellation will provide you the tools and resources you need to design, build and power a successful career.

Constellation offers a wide range of benefits, designed to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program; comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program; paid time off for vacation, holidays and sick days; and much more.

Expected salary range of $116,100 to $129,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k).

PRIMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION

Performs advanced regulatory/licensing/technical problem solving and provides analysis/insights in support of department, nuclear plant and fleet regulatory activities. Responsible for regulatory/technical decisions. Possesses excellent knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has detailed knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations as well as Constellation licensing and regulatory processes.

PRIMARY DUTIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Provide in-depth regulatory/technical expertise to develop, manage and implement regulatory analyses, activities and programs. (30%)
• Provide regulatory/technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve regulatory issues. (15%)
• Provide complete task management of regulatory issues. (15%)
• Perform regulatory and department related tasks as assigned by supervision (15%)
• Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper licensing basis management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures, regulations and codes are used in preparation of products. (10%)
• Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of regulatory/technical projects and programs. (5%)
• Recommend new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify operation, reduce costs, reduce regulatory burden, correct regulatory non-compliances, or comply with changes in codes or regulations. (5%)
• Perform ERO role and maintain qualifications as an active member of the ERO. (5%)

JOB SCOPE

Possesses specialty skills and performs advanced tasks independently with minimal supervisory review. Performs regulatory tasks independently and actively imparts knowledge to others. Higher level of accountability than a Regulatory Engineer. Must be able to manage and implement regulatory processes and programs, has wide latitude to make regulatory/technical decisions within accountabilities. Department Specific Roles/Responsibilities: Licensing includes the following functions: Licensing Actions (e.g., License and Technical Specification Amendment Requests, Relief Requests, Exemption Requests), managing regulatory compliance and interface, various written correspondence with regulatory authorities, and single point of contact with the NRC's Office of Nuclear Reactor Regulation (NRR). Support day-to-day site operations and regulatory compliance. Coordinate emergent issues of complexity requiring off-site assistance. This includes activities such as non-routine reportability determinations, case management, and program implementation interpretations. Maintain expertise on industry initiatives and regulatory issues important to the sites. As part of business and project planning, will coordinate common projects affecting multiple sites. Assist in the preparation of Notices of Enforcement Discretion (NOEDs) and regulatory analyses, and the facilitation of identifying resources for tasks that require support beyond what is available at the sites. Also provides oversight and performance/implementation of programs and processes such as Nuclear Oversight Committee reporting, business plan preparation, UFSAR maintenance, department budget and invoicing, Business Continuity Plan, department CAPCO, and training coordinator. Coordinate emergent issues working with department leadership and other functional areas as necessary. Works with the sites and corporate to perform program governance, oversight, support and perform functions.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• BS Engineering or equivalent technical preferred
• Minimum 6 years professional experience
• Effective written and oral communication skills

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous SRO license/certification degree
• Advanced technical degree or related

Constellation is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and employees or applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to: age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

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