Job Description Summary
As a Senior Licensing Engineer I&C SafetyRelated Systems you will support the licensing and regulatory compliance of Instrumentation & Control (I&C) safetyrelated systems for GEH reactors in Poland. This role involves working with the National Atomic Energy Agency (Pastwowa Agencja Atomistyki PAA) and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with Polish Atomic Law NRC guidance and international safety standards. You will be responsible for licensing activities regulatory engagement and technical documentation for digital I&C modernization and safety case development.
Job Description
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Polish Licensing Manager Regulatory Affairs in interactions with the PAA and compliance with the Polish Atomic Law Act of November 29 2000 and other regulatory frameworks.
- Develop and review licensing application submissions for I&C safetyrelated systems including regulatory reports and responses to customer/regulator inquiries.
- Ensure alignment with NUREG0800 Chapter 7 (Standard Review Plan for I&C Systems) RG 5.71 R1 (Cybersecurity Programs) and relevant Polish and international regulations.
- Provide technical and regulatory guidance to internal teams and coordinate with GEH/GNF Engineering and Regulatory Affairs teams in Poland Canada the U.S. and the U.K.
- Engage with customers regulatory bodies contractors and industry working groups to facilitate licensing approvals.
- Evaluate the safety classification and dependability of softwarebased I&C systems and ensure compliance with IAEA SSG39 WENRA and WNA reports on safetycritical software.
- Support nuclear power plant siting digital I&C modernization and safety case defense using a claims arguments and evidence model.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in engineering or a related science discipline.
- Minimum of 5 years of experience in nuclear regulatory affairs licensing or I&C safetyrelated systems.
OR
- Masters or Doctoral degree in engineering or a related science discipline.
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in nuclear regulatory affairs licensing or I&C safetyrelated systems.
Essential Skills & Experience
- Strong technical writing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English and Polish.
- Expertise in nuclear safety evaluations and regulatory compliance for safetycritical I&C systems.
- Ability to construct persuasive safety cases and develop counterarguments to regulatory challenges.
- Experience reviewing engineering documents to establish regulatory justifications and compliance strategies.
- Ability to assess and interpret regulatory concerns identifying potential barriers to approval.
- Familiarity with NRC ADAMS IAEA guidelines and industry best practices for nuclear I&C systems.
- Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills for engaging with regulatory agencies industry groups and technical teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with Polish nuclear licensing requirements and regulatory interactions with PAA.
- Prior involvement in new nuclear power plant licensing in EU countries the U.K. or Canada (CNSC).
- Knowledge of BWRX300 I&C systems NUMAC 2.0 and Mark VIe digital technology.
- Experience with cybersecurity programs for digital I&C systems in nuclear applications.
- Working knowledge of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Safety Standards WENRA and World Nuclear Association (WNA) guidance on I&C safetyrelated systems.
- Experience in regulatory affairs management for complex nuclear projects.
- Familiarity with riskinformed licensing approaches and defenseindepth principles.
Additional Requirements
- Legal authorization to work in Poland or willingness to relocate (relocation assistance available).
- Must be a citizen of Poland or a country authorized under the U.S. Department of Energys Part 810 Regulations.
- Must comply with U.S. Export Control Laws 10 CFR Part 810 15 CFR Parts 730774 and Polish import/export regulations
GEH will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in their country of residency including Poland for those residing in or voluntarily relocating to Poland for this opening. Relocation assistance is negotiable for those residing outside of Poland. Position is open to citizens of Poland as well as other countries that are on the generally authorized list under the United States Department of Energys Part 810 Regulations.
This position requires access to and/or use of information subject to control under the United States Department of Energys Part 810 Regulations 10 CFR Part 810 and the Export Administration Regulations 15 CFR Parts 730 through 774 (collectively US Export Control Laws). Therefore the applicant must be able to be authorized to access and/or use such information under United States Export Control Laws and any applicable import/export requirements in Poland and in regard to their citizenship status in one or more countries.
Additional Information
Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes
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