KBH | Richland, WA | Employment Type: Contract
Licensing Engineer Consultant, Engineering Projects
About Us
KBH Industrial is a trusted resource for utilities and channel partners across the energy and industrial sectors, providing project management, project controls, senior consulting, and specialized technical support. Founded on the principle of people-first, honesty, collaboration and safety, KBH places skilled professionals in critical individual roles, working side by side with client teams to deliver deep expertise and dependable results.
Job Summary
We are seeking a Licensing Engineer Consultant to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for providing regulatory and technical support for significant station initiatives at a commercial nuclear generating station, working with engineering projects teams, plant organizations, supporting vendors, industry peers, and the Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide regulatory support for significant station initiatives and client objectives, following defined station processes
- Consult with client management to ensure nuclear safety, licensing, and regulatory issues are identified, addressed, and resolved
- Provide strategic guidance and recommendations on matters affecting aging management and license renewal
- Represent the client with applicable regulators, industry work groups, workshops, and conferences
- Support Environmental Review needs, including field and onsite visits as needed
- Collaborate with licensing, project management, engineering, and other station departments to resolve regulatory issues tied to long term plant operation
- Keep management informed of the latest license renewal policies, rules, and standards
Qualifications & Skills
- Knowledge of general engineering principles, practices, and methods to identify and solve routine problems
- Ability to apply advanced techniques under guidance and advise others on Regulatory Affairs matters
- Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, including with non-technical audiences
Preferred (one or more):
- Prior experience supporting license renewal efforts for commercial nuclear power plants
- Experience as a technical reviewer of license renewal applications
- Participation in industry committees associated with license renewal
- Experience developing, implementing, or auditing aging management programs
- Experience preparing, submitting, and implementing complex or unprecedented license amendment requests
Required Education and Experience
Candidates must meet one of the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university and 12 years of engineering experience in a technical environment, at least 2 of which are in a DOE or NRC regulated nuclear environment
- PE license and 12 years of engineering experience in a technical environment, at least 4 of which are in a DOE or NRC regulated nuclear environment
Required Abilities and Skills
Candidates must demonstrate the following:
- Prior experience preparing, submitting, and implementing license amendment requests, relief requests, or other NRC approved licensing actions
- At least two career excellence activities (e.g. diverse assignments, management certification, RO/SRO license, industry working group participation)
Additional Information
U.S. Citizenship Required: Yes
Schedule: Mon to Thurs, 4x10
Duration: 11/16/2026 to 11/15/2027
Remote work: No
Per Diem: Yes
Mob/Demob: Yes
Expenses Eligible: Yes
Business Travel: May be authorized
On Call required: No
Badge Type: Blue Badge
Certificates Required: No
The expected pay rate for this position ranges from $59.50 to $144.20/hour.
Pay offers are based on a wide range of factors including relevant skills, training, experience, education, market factors, and where applicable, licensure or certifications obtained.
Benefits
KBH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage, paid parental leave, a 401(k) program, and other employee perks to support your health, financial security, and work-life balance.