Polish Senior Licensing Engineer - I&C Safety-Related Systems

Job Description Summary

As a Senior Licensing Engineer - I&C Safety-Related Systems, you will support the licensing and regulatory compliance of Instrumentation & Control (I&C) safety-related systems for GEH reactors in Poland. This role involves working with the National Atomic Energy Agency (Państwowa Agencja Atomistyki, PAA) and other stakeholders to ensure compliance with Polish Atomic Law, NRC guidance, and international safety standards. You will be responsible for licensing activities, regulatory engagement, and technical documentation for digital I&C modernization and safety case development.

Job Description

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Polish Licensing Manager, Regulatory Affairs in interactions with the PAA and compliance with the Polish Atomic Law Act of November 29, 2000, and other regulatory frameworks.
• Develop and review licensing application submissions for I&C safety-related systems, including regulatory reports and responses to customer/regulator inquiries.
• Ensure alignment with NUREG-0800, Chapter 7 (Standard Review Plan for I&C Systems), RG 5.71 R1 (Cybersecurity Programs), and relevant Polish and international regulations.
• Provide technical and regulatory guidance to internal teams and coordinate with GEH/GNF Engineering and Regulatory Affairs teams in Poland, Canada, the U.S., and the U.K.
• Engage with customers, regulatory bodies, contractors, and industry working groups to facilitate licensing approvals.
• Evaluate the safety classification and dependability of software-based I&C systems and ensure compliance with IAEA SSG-39, WENRA, and WNA reports on safety-critical software.
• Support nuclear power plant siting, digital I&C modernization, and safety case defense using a claims, arguments, and evidence model.

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or a related science discipline.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in nuclear regulatory affairs, licensing, or I&C safety-related systems.

• Master's or Doctoral degree in engineering or a related science discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in nuclear regulatory affairs, licensing, or I&C safety-related systems.

• Strong technical writing skills with the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in English and Polish.
• Expertise in nuclear safety evaluations and regulatory compliance for safety-critical I&C systems.
• Ability to construct persuasive safety cases and develop counterarguments to regulatory challenges.
• Experience reviewing engineering documents to establish regulatory justifications and compliance strategies.
• Ability to assess and interpret regulatory concerns, identifying potential barriers to approval.
• Familiarity with NRC ADAMS, IAEA guidelines, and industry best practices for nuclear I&C systems.
• Strong interpersonal and facilitation skills for engaging with regulatory agencies, industry groups, and technical teams.

• Experience with Polish nuclear licensing requirements and regulatory interactions with PAA.
• Prior involvement in new nuclear power plant licensing in EU countries, the U.K., or Canada (CNSC).
• Knowledge of BWRX-300 I&C systems, NUMAC 2.0, and Mark VIe digital technology.
• Experience with cybersecurity programs for digital I&C systems in nuclear applications.
• Working knowledge of International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Nuclear Safety Standards, WENRA, and World Nuclear Association (WNA) guidance on I&C safety-related systems.
• Experience in regulatory affairs management for complex nuclear projects.
• Familiarity with risk-informed licensing approaches and defense-in-depth principles.

• Legal authorization to work in Poland or willingness to relocate (relocation assistance available).
• Must be a citizen of Poland or a country authorized under the U.S. Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations.
• Must comply with U.S. Export Control Laws (10 CFR Part 810, 15 CFR Parts 730-774) and Polish import/export regulations