Nuclear Licensing Engineer

Nuclear Licensing Engineer

Position Title: Nuclear Licensing Engineer (Engineer I – Principal Engineer)

Job Type: Full-Time, Hybrid work schedule

Shift and Schedule: Monday-Thursday

Location: Wolf Creek Nuclear Generating Station, Burlington, KS

Pay Range:

Engineer I Min: $66,300 Mid: $82,900 Max: $99,500

Engineer II Min: $81,000 Mid: $101,200

Staff Engineer Min: $90,500 Mid: $113,100

Senior Engineer Min: $91,600 Mid: $122,100

Lead Engineer Min: $107,900 Mid: $143,800

Principal Engineer Min: $112,500 Mid: $150,000

Description

Join a forward-thinking team at the forefront of clean energy innovation. As a Nuclear Licensing Engineer, you will serve as the primary liaison between Wolf Creek and regulatory bodies, primarily the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). This role is pivotal in ensuring the station's operations remain compliant, safe, and aligned with federal regulations.

You'll lead technical reviews, regulatory submittals, and inspection coordination, while influencing strategic licensing decisions. With the nuclear industry experiencing a renaissance—driven by national clean energy goals—this is a unique opportunity to shape the future of energy.

Wolf Creek Generating Station is Kansas' only nuclear power generating station, providing electric generation for Evergy and KEPCo. Wolf Creek has been safely providing clean, reliable energy to the citizens of Kansas and Missouri since 1985. The plant generates about 1,200 megawatts of electricity, which is enough energy to power more than 800,000 homes.

People are our greatest strength and resource at Wolf Creek. Every individual is important, regardless of job function. We take great pride in our staff and celebrate a strong Midwestern work ethic.

We offer our fulltime staff employees a competitive and comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans covering eligible employees and dependents, voluntary wellness and employee assistance programs, life insurance, disability, retirement plans with matching, and generous paid time off.

We offer a 4 day work week, Monday – Thursday, with a hybrid remote option to work from home on Mondays. Many of our employees commute from nearby cities, with Burlington being the nearest town 10 minutes away. Wolf Creek Generating Station is approximately 40 minutes from Emporia, 60 minutes from Topeka, 45 minutes from Ottawa, and 75 minutes from Olathe.

Job Specific Responsibilities

• Develop and implement licensing strategies and compliance programs.
• Ensure plant operations align with NRC regulations and WCGS licensing bases.
• Prepare and submit licensing documentation, including safety analysis reports.
• Lead regulatory research and assess impacts of evolving standards.
• Coordinate NRC inspections and manage responses to findings.
• Facilitate cross-functional teams to resolve compliance issues.
• Represent Wolf Creek in industry groups and regulatory meetings.
• Deliver technical presentations to internal and external stakeholders.
• Monitor regulatory changes and advise on strategic implications.

Qualifications

Education and Experience Requirements:

• The Engineer I position requires a BS degree in Engineering.
• The Engineer II position requires a BS degree in Engineering and two years relevant experience.
• The Staff Engineer position requires a BS degree in Engineering and four years relevant.
• The Senior Engineer position requires a BS degree in Engineering and eight years of relevant experience and registered engineering in training (EIT) or board recognized industry certification preferred.
• The Lead Engineer position requires a BS degree in Engineering and twelve years of relevant experience. A Kansas Professional Engineer License is preferred.
• The Principal Engineer position requires a BS degree in Engineering and fifteen years of relevant experience. A Kansas Professional Engineer License is preferred.

Relevant experience for these positions is defined as professional level experience in engineering, engineering support or nuclear plant operations and support. Candidate with a Nuclear Operations License may be considered as having equivalent engineering experience. On the job training will be provided.

Curriculum must be accredited by the accreditation board for engineering and technology (ABET): Any other baccalaureate engineering curriculum that has not been accredited by ABET but has been evaluated and found to be of an equivalent standard that may be reviewed and accepted by the Kansas Board of Technical Professions is acceptable.

Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities Required:

• Strong understanding of NRC regulations and licensing processes.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Experience preparing NRC submittals and managing inspections.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively across departments.
• Familiarity with CFR, reactor design, and nuclear safety analysis.

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing Required: None

Working Conditions:

This position requires the ability to pass vision requirements associated with Company physical in order to read detailed engineering prints and drawings and inspect equipment installations and job sites.

This position requires the ability to work in a moderately noisy environment (examples: business office with computers and printers, light traffic).

Evergy has a clear mission – To empower a better future. Evergy chooses to live this mission by valuing People First. We know that to lead the responsible energy transition and provide affordable, reliable, and sustainable service to our customers and communities, we need a team with a variety of backgrounds, perspectives and skills. We are committed to building a team where everyone – regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status – has a voice and can bring their best every day. Evergy is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace and is an affirmative action employer.