The Nuclear Company is a fleet-scale nuclear development company using proven technology to construct a series of nuclear power plants across America. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

Industry: Nuclear Electric Power Generation
Company Size: 11-50 employees

The Nuclear Company

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The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

**About The Role**

The Nuclear Company is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Sr. Licensing Engineer to join our Regulatory team in Columbia, South Carolina. This role will be responsible for supporting the development, implementation, and maintenance of licensing strategies and documents to ensure compliance with all applicable nuclear regulatory requirements.

The Sr. Licensing Engineer will play a crucial role in navigating the complex regulatory landscape of the nuclear energy industry. Reporting to the Director of Licensing, this position will involve interpreting regulations, preparing licensing submittals, interacting with regulatory agencies, and ensuring the company's activities are conducted in accordance with all applicable licenses, permits, and regulatory requirements.

**Responsibilities**

- Licensing Document Development & Maintenance:

- Prepare, review, and revise licensing documents, including license applications, amendments, technical specifications, safety analysis reports, environmental reports, and other regulatory submittals.

- Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and technical adequacy of all licensing documents.

- Maintain a thorough understanding of current licensing bases and regulatory commitments.

- Regulatory Interpretation & Analysis:

- Interpret and analyze federal, state, and local regulations related to nuclear energy.

- Assess the impact of new and revised regulations on the company's operations and licensing basis.

- Provide guidance to internal stakeholders on regulatory requirements and licensing strategies.

- Regulatory Agency Interaction:

- Prepare responses to regulatory inquiries and requests for additional information.

- Participate in meetings and teleconferences with regulatory agencies (e.g., NRC).

- Support regulatory inspections and audits.

- Maintain positive and effective working relationships with regulatory personnel.

- Compliance Assurance:

- Assist in the development and implementation of programs and procedures to ensure ongoing regulatory compliance.

- Support internal audits and assessments to verify adherence to licensing commitments.

- Track and manage regulatory commitments and action items.

- Technical Support:

- Provide technical support to engineering, operations, and other departments on licensing-related matters.

- Participate in the review of design changes and operational procedures to ensure consistency with the licensing basis.

- Contribute to the development of technical justifications for licensing positions.

- Training & Awareness:

- Assist in the development and delivery of training materials related to licensing requirements.

- Promote a culture of regulatory awareness and compliance within the organization.

**Experience**

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (Nuclear, Mechanical, Chemical, Electrical, etc.) or a related scientific discipline.

- 8+ years of experience in engineering or a related technical field within the nuclear energy industry.

- Familiarity with nuclear regulations, licensing processes, and regulatory guidance documents (e.g., NRC regulations, NUREGs).

- Experience in preparing or reviewing licensing documents is highly desirable.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to explain complex technical information clearly and concisely.

- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.

- Ability to interpret and apply regulations and technical standards.

- Ability to working independently and as part of a team.

- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

- Valued but not required:

- Advanced degree in Engineering or a related field.

- Specific experience interacting with the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).

- Familiarity with probabilistic risk assessment (PRA) and its application to licensing.

- Knowledge of reactor systems, safety analysis, or environmental regulations related to nuclear energy.

**Benefits**

- Competitive compensation packages

- 401k with company match

- Medical, dental, vision plans

- Generous vacation policy, plus holidays

**Estimated Starting Salary Range**

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $150,000 - $173,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a bi-weekly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

**EEO Statement**

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.

**Export Control**

Certain positions at The Nuclear Company may involve access to information and technology subject to export controls under U.S. law. Compliance with these export controls may result in The Nuclear Company limiting its consideration of certain applicants.

Senior Licensing Engineer

HDR is an employee-owned design firm specializing in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. We’re ranked No. 6 among the world’s design firms and we’re the largest healthcare design firm.  Led by the strength of our values and a culture shaped by employee ownership, we network with each other, build on each other’s contributions, and collaborate together to make great things possible.  

When you join HDR, we give you license to do the same. We help you take charge of your career, giving you multiple growth opportunities along the way.  

So, what are you waiting for? Come grow with us.

Industry: Design Services
Company Size: 10,001+ employees

At HDR, our employee-owners are fully engaged in creating a welcoming environment where each of us is valued and respected, a place where everyone is empowered to bring their authentic selves and novel ideas to work every day. As we foster a culture of inclusion throughout our company and within our communities, we constantly ask ourselves: What is our impact on the world?

Watch Our Story:' https://www.hdrinc.com/our-story'

Each and every role throughout our organization makes a difference in our ability to change the world for the better. Read further to learn how you could help make great things possible not only in your community, but around the world.

We believe waste is more than management, it’s also an opportunity to innovate. As part of our Waste sector, you’ll help shape solid waste infrastructure and environmental stewardship. With a top-tier industry ranking, our team delivers comprehensive solutions that span waste planning, remediation, engineering and implementation. You’ll collaborate closely with clients and communities to design sustainable, cost-effective systems that contribute to cleaner environments and healthier communities. This isn’t just a job, it’s a chance to drive meaningful changes in the waste industry and build a legacy of sustainability.

HDR is looking for an Environmental Engineer to join our Solid Waste team in South Carolina. This position will be based in either our Columbia, Greenville, or Fort Mill office and will support solid waste and remediation clients in the Carolinas and Georgia. HDR is consistently ranked by ENR as one of the top Solid Waste Management firms in America. Our growing South Carolina waste market sector is seeking an Environmental Engineer with project management capabilities to join our nationally ranked team of professionals.

You would work on project assignments related to planning, permitting, design and construction administration / oversight for solid waste related facility projects such as recycling, disposal, or collection. Projects may include environmental site investigation and remediation tasks. You will be expected to perform engineering functions and complete project tasks and effectively manage multi-discipline project teams (civil, structural, mechanical, electrical), work closely with technical experts, subconsultants, and coordinate with clients in the execution of projects. Engineering functions may include preparing drawings, calculations, and reports. You will also be expected to work with senior staff to market and secure projects from existing and potential clients to achieve booking goals.

In the role of Environmental Engineer, we'll count on you to:

- Perform complex assignments, exercising judgment in evaluation, selection and modification of standard engineering techniques and procedures for environmental remediation projects that include remediation design and implementation.

- Make decisions on significant design and engineering procedures as needed.

- Function as a Technical Specialist or Project Manager on mid-size projects as needed, but project management is not the sole focus of this position.

- Track financial aspects of projects, and coordinate and adjust work effort with team to ensure that work is completed within parameters of agreed-to budget and schedule.

- Produce and coordinate several small to medium projects concurrently.

- Supervise a small staff of professionals and technicians as needed.

- Perform other duties as needed.

**Preferred Qualifications**

- Local candidates are preferred

- AutoCAD experience is preferred

- A minimum of 3 years experience designing and creating plans and specifications for environmental engineering projects, such as remediation design and implementation

**Required Qualifications**

- Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering or closely related Engineering field

- Previous experience designing and creating plans and specifications for environmental engineering projects, such as remediation design and implementation

- Requires professional engineering license recognized by the licensing board for the location of the position offered. Example: Professional Engineer (PE or P.Eng) license.

- Self-motivated, able to work independently and with a project team to completion of a task

- An attitude and commitment to being an active participant of our employee-owned culture is a must

**What We Believe**

HDR is our company. Together, we build on each other's life experiences and perspectives to make great things possible every day. This shapes our collaborative culture, encourages organizational trust and connects us closer to the clients and communities we serve.

**Our Commitment**

As employee owners, we all have a role in creating an inclusive environment where each of us is welcomed, valued, respected and empowered to bring our authentic selves to work every day.

Our eight Employee Network Groups (Asian Pacific, Black, Hispanic/Latino(a), LGBTQ+, People with Disabilities, Veterans, Women, Young Professionals) help create a sense of belonging and foster a supportive environment where everyone is empowered to engage and contribute. Each group has an executive sponsor and is open to all employees.

**Primary Location: **United States-South Carolina-Columbia **Other Locations: **United States-South Carolina-Greenville, United States-South Carolina-Fort Mill **Industry: **Waste **Schedule: **Full-time **Employee Status: **Regular **BusinessClass: **Site Investigation and Remediation **Job Posting: **Mar 20, 2026

At HDR, we are committed to the principles of employment equity.  We are an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer (https://www.hdrinc.com/equal-employment-opportunity-employer). We consider all qualified applicants, regardless of criminal histories, arrest and conviction records.

Environmental Engineer

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