Licensing Engineer, Midlevel - Nuclear

Job Posting End Date

01-16-2026

Please note the job posting will close on the day before the posting end date.

Job Summary

Responsibilities include schedule and execution of compliance and/or licensing activities related to inspections, allegations, Notices of Violation, Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) interface, and regulatory correspondence.

Please Note: Relocation Assistance may be available if needed.

Job Description

What You'll Do:

• Independently coordinate the evaluation, preparation, processing, and submittal of regulatory correspondence, including Licensee Event Reports, Notice of Violation responses, and License Amendment Requests.
• Independently provide technical assistance and guidance to plant personnel in evaluating plant conditions requiring NRC notification.
• Independently provide Technical Specification guidance to plant on clarifications and interpretations. Conduct event analyses and make recommendations on reportability.
• Independently facilitate and coordinate work activity of others to perform routine regulatory tasks ensure all work activities are performed in accordance with the policies, practices, standards, and rules of the company as well as those regulations and procedures required by external agencies.
• Interface with NRC Resident Inspectors, Regional Inspectors, NRR Project Manager, and other NRC staff to manage NRC Inspections and to support NRR review of requested licensing actions.
• Support and participate in the Emergency Plan Organization and Corrective Action program activities as assigned and in accordance with procedures and policies applicable for the assigned role.

What We're Looking For:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a physical science or equivalent education and/or experience.

Work Experience:

• Minimum of four years' experience in nuclear power plant operations or four years' experience in reviewing and preparing changes to licensing documents. 

What You'll Get:

In addition to competitive compensation, AEP offers a unique comprehensive benefits package that aims to support and enhance the overall well-being of our employees.

The power of AEP comes from our valued team of unique employees...the best in the business! We're proud to be one of the largest electric energy companies in the U.S., powering over 5 million homes and businesses, spanning across 11 states. We’re passionate about making an innovative difference in the communities we serve. We’re powering the future – today!

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$87K- $109K / Year  

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Compensation Data

Compensation Grade:

SP20-007

Compensation Range:

$85,081.00 - $106,352.50

The Physical Demand Level for this job is: S – Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (Occasionally: activity or condition exists up to 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently. (Frequently: activity or condition exists from 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.  

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