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Protingent

Licensing Engineer Posted 08/27/26

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A Nuclear Engineer researches and develops technology and systems that use nuclear energy and radiation. Maintains the safety of existing nuclear power systems, or develops nuclear power sources, or develops industrial and medical uses for radioactive material.

$132,732 / year median in Illinois

+10% projected growth

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Job Description

Licensing Engineer Oak Brook, IL 60523
Posted:
08/27/2026
Employment Type:
Direct Hire
Job Number:
32292
Job Location:
Onsite
Industry:
ALT - Alternative Energy
JOB DESCRIPTION
Position Title:
Licensing Engineer
Position Description:
Protingent Staffing has an exciting direct hire Licensing Engineering opportunity.
Job Responsibilities:
Develop licensing documents (e.g., Topical Reports, PSAR, FSAR, etc.) in accordance with applicable NRC guidance and established projectmitments and schedules. Interface with responsible system engineers to ensure supporting design documents provide objective evidence of statements of fact included in licensing documents submitted to regulatory authorities. Interface and work with applicants to ensure licensing product deliverables meet customer requirements and ensure regulatorypliance of topical reports, construction permit application, operating license application, and related licensing documents. Support interactions with NRC during pre-application engagements, during NRC review of submitted licensing documents, and during NRC audits. Participate in NRC public meetings and remain abreast and up to date on NRC and industry developments associated with advanced non-light water reactors and microreactors. Support development ofpany policies and project procedures to support implementation of reactor projects. Identify and implement opportunities for process improvements and standardization of work.
Job Qualifications:
Bachelor's or Master's degree in relevant Science or Engineering field (Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, Civil, Engineering Science, Physics, Mathematics). Minimum 5 years of experience in licensing, engineering, quality assurance, or technical writing preferably in the nuclear or energy industries. Familiarity with NRC guidance and industry initiatives associated with advanced non-light water reactors such as
RG 1.232, RG 1.233, RG
1.242, and RG 1.253, and NEI 18-04 and NEI 21-07, etc. Knowledge of relevant industry codes and standards typically used forpliance with regulatory requirements (e.g. ACI, ANS/ANSI, ASME, IEEE, etc.). Strong verbal and writtenmunication skills. Familiarity with specific licensing documentation requirements, public transparency requirements, information withholding requirements and procedures, and document processing requirements and processes for licensing documents. Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a team contributing to positive culture and overall team results.
Job Details:
Job Type:
Full-time
Salary Range:
$95K-$160K
Location:
Oak Brook, IL (Onsite).