Job Description Summary
The U.S. Licensing Technical Leader, Regulatory Affairs, will provide technical leadership for the completion of various technical licensing work scopes in the United States, specifically new reactor licensing for BWRX-300 Advanced Nuclear Projects to ensure the successful delivery of new build projects. This role provides leadership for the technical execution of licensing applications such as Licensing Topical Reports, and applications submitted to the NRC under Part 50 or Part 52.
Job Description
Roles and Responsibilities
The U.S. Licensing Technical Leader, Regulatory Affairs, will report to the U.S. Licensing Manager, and will provide supervision and technical leadership for a team of Licensing Engineers for the following activities:
- Prepare, coordinate, and implement limitations and conditions for U.S. Licensing Topical Reports (LTRs) in support of new reactor licensing, including preparation of responses to customer and regulator questions
- Prepare licensing basis documentation in support of Part 50 customer licensing applications in the U.S. for new reactor construction and operations, including Preliminary Safety Analysis Reports (PSARs), Final Safety Analysis Reports (FSARs), Technical Specifications, Technical Specification Bases, and Availability Controls Manuals
- Prepare licensing basis documentation in support of Part 52 applications in the U.S. for new reactor construction and operations
- Prepare licensing basis documentation and reports supporting customer License Amendment Request (LAR) and Exemption applications
- Interface with customers and regulatory personnel on regulatory issues, and to secure applicable permissions and approvals related to work scopes
- Collaborate with engineering, quality, and project management teams to ensure design alignment with the established or intended licensing basis
- Assist in identifying and evaluating licensing risks associated with the BWRX-300 design and other new product initiatives
- Development of work plans and ensuring schedule adherence for all licensing deliverables while maintaining a high standard of quality.
- Adherence to all applicable procedures and to project-specific work plans and instructions.
- Identify and originate Condition Reports to drive continuous improvements as necessary.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college
- Minimum of 7 years of related professional work experience with nuclear power plants (previous new plant experience preferred but not required)
Desired Characteristics
- Ability to manage workload and assign priorities
- Excellent written and oral communication skills—communicates messages clearly and concisely
- Customer-centric focus
- Technical knowledge in new nuclear plant design and/or licensing including knowledge of requirements under 10 CFR Part 50 and 10 CFR Part 52
- Experience managing teams of Licensing Engineers involved in licensing activities for operating and new nuclear power plant design, construction, commissioning, and operations
- Technical knowledge of one or more areas, such as nuclear fuel, deterministic safety analyses, probabilistic safety assessments, human factors engineering, design of structures or equipment, consideration of hazards, etc.
- Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in working / communicating with regulatory and customer personnel
- Externally focused: takes action to enhance the reputation of the company / represents the company well at all opportunities
Additional Eligibility Qualifications
- GVH will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable). This role is restricted to U.S. persons (i.e., U.S. citizens, permanent residents, and other protected individuals under the Immigration and Naturalization Act, 8 U.S.C. 1324b(a)(3)) due to access to export-controlled technology. GVH will require proof of status prior to employment.
- Willingness and ability to travel occasionally.
- Ability and willingness to obtain and maintain a site security clearance, including NRC required background check
This role requires access to U.S. export-controlled information. If applicable, final offers will be contingent on ability to obtain authorization for access to U.S. export-controlled information from the U.S. Government.
Additional Information
GE Vernova offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.
GE Vernova will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable).
Relocation Assistance Provided: No
For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $111,200.00 and $213,200.00. The Company pays a geographic differential of 110%, 120% or 130% of salary in certain areas. The specific pay offered may be influenced by a variety of factors, including the candidate’s experience, education, and skill set.
Bonus eligibility: discretionary annual bonus.
This posting is expected to remain open for at least seven days after it was posted on June 22, 2026.
Available benefits include medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug coverage; access to Health Coach from GE Vernova, a 24/7 nurse-based resource; and access to the Employee Assistance Program, providing 24/7 confidential assessment, counseling and referral services. Retirement benefits include the GE Vernova Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-advantaged 401(k) savings opportunity with company matching contributions and company retirement contributions, as well as access to Fidelity resources and financial planning consultants. Other benefits include tuition assistance, adoption assistance, paid parental leave, disability benefits, life insurance, 12 paid holidays, and permissive time off.
GE Vernova Inc. or its affiliates (collectively or individually, “GE Vernova”) sponsor certain employee benefit plans or programs GE Vernova reserves the right to terminate, amend, suspend, replace, or modify its benefit plans and programs at any time and for any reason, in its sole discretion. No individual has a vested right to any benefit under a GE Vernova welfare benefit plan or program. This document does not create a contract of employment with any individual.