U.S. Project Licensing Manager

Job Description Summary

The U.S. Licensing Manager, Regulatory Affairs, will lead a licensing team and manage the completion of various regulatory work scopes, including new Gen III+ and Gen IV advanced nuclear power plant licensing, operating plant reload licensing, customer plant support on GE Hitachi (GEH) / Global Nuclear Fuels (GNF) nuclear methods, and working with GEH / GNF Engineering and Regulatory Affairs teams on major projects.

Job Description

Roles and Responsibilities

As the U.S. Licensing Manager, Regulatory Affairs, you will:

•   Manage the licensing of new Gen III+ and Gen IV nuclear power plant licensing projects in the U.S.

  • Technical knowledge in new nuclear plant design and/or licensing including knowledge of requirements under 10 CFR Part 50 and 10 CFR Part 52
  • Manage a team of 10+ licensing engineers and contractors direct reports to support project delivery on time with quality

•    Manage U.S. Licensing Technical Leaders assigned to manage and drive the work assigned to multiple teams of licensing engineers and contractors within each project.

  • Develop licensing strategies to navigate through complex technical issues and mitigate licensing risks

•   Coordinate and prepare Licensing Topical Reports (LTRs), including preparation of responses to customer and Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) questions.

•    Assist in the preparation of licensing applications for new Gen III+ and Gen IV nuclear power plants, including 10CFR50 Construction Permit and Operating License Applications and 10CFR52 Combined Operating License Applications.

•   Prepare licensing documentation and reports supporting customer License Amendment Request (LAR)

applications.

•   Perform Technical Specification reviews and updates.

•    Review and prepare Updated Final Safety Analysis Report (UFSAR) markups and revisions supporting various plant and fuel changes.

•   Prepare and perform verification tasks for safety evaluations.

•    Support customer 10 CFR 50.59 reviews, including preparation of Technical Safety Evaluation Reports and work with internal teams evaluating licensing status of various fuel, methods, and methodology changes.

•    Interface with customers, internal stakeholders and regulatory personnel on regulatory issues, and to secure applicable permissions and approvals related to work scopes.

  • Uphold compliance with business processes and procedures and support business needs including in finance, commercial, project, product and human resources
  • Support the development of Licensing Proposals and responses to Requests for Information from prospective new U.S. Customers.

Required Qualifications

•    Bachelor's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college, with a minimum of 9 years of related professional work experience including:

- 2-5 years of people management experience

- 5 years of commercial operating or new Gen III+ or Gen IV nuclear power plant licensing experience.

- 3 years of experience leading or independently completing complex projects and providing regulatory guidance / direction to contributing functions (i.e., Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Analysis).

 OR

     Master's Degree in a science or engineering discipline from an accredited university or college, with a minimum of 7 years of related professional work experience including:

- 4 years of commercial operating or new Gen III+ or Gen IV nuclear power plant licensing experience.

- 2 years of experience leading or independently completing complex projects and providing regulatory guidance / direction to contributing functions (i.e., Operations, Maintenance, Engineering, Analysis)

  • Extensive knowledge in NRC Licensing process and regulatory knowledge / technical knowledge in new nuclear plant licensing including licensing application requirements under 10CFR50 and 10CFR52

•    This position has strong preference for relocation to Wilmington, NC and work in the GEH office full time with remote work requiring approval, with the willingness and ability to travel up to 25% to customer and regulator

sites.

Desired Characteristics

•   People Management experience in Regulatory Affairs or large engineering projects

•    NRC Licensing process and regulatory knowledge / technical knowledge of one or more areas, such as nuclear fuel, operating plants, etc.

  • Working knowledge of Boiling Water Reactor (BWR)/Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR)/Gen III+ Advance Reactor systems, fuel, or operations.
  • Working knowledge of Gen IV Advance Reactor systems, fuel, or operations, including Sodium Fast Reactor (SFR) technology.
  • Experience and demonstrated effectiveness in working / communicating with NRC personnel.
  • Experience working with industry groups (i.e., NEI and Owners Groups) on nuclear licensing matters.
  • International licensing experience.
  • Excellent technical writing skills with the ability to create technical reports suitable for a wide range of audiences.
  • Effective interpersonal and facilitation skills.
  • Ability to manage and deliver on multiple competing priorities.
  • Process skills related to coordinating and documenting complex technical documents.
  • Externally focused: takes action to enhance the reputation of the company / represents the company well at all opportunities.
  • Clear thinker: communicates messages clearly and concisely with the ability to make decisions with speed and accuracy based on the best available information / ability to sift through complex information and focus on critical few priorities.

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: Yes

#LI-Remote - This is a remote position

Application Deadline: March 20, 2026

 

 

For candidates applying to a U.S. based position, the pay range for this position is between $127,900.00 and $245,100.00. 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 February 25, 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.
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