What You’ve Accomplished

You have completed a BS in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or other Engineering Degree. You may have also obtained an advanced degree in similar fields. You have worked in an engineering role for at least 3 years and are ready to join Framatome and help deliver clean, safe energy and advance nuclear technology. 

Who You Are

Your actions, behaviors, and decisions are made in a manner consistent with our Core Values: https://www.framatome.com/en/jobseekers/our-values/

You may have also acquired the following skills:

• Knowledge and understanding of all subsequent license renewal guidance contained in NUREG-2191 (GALL-SLR) and NUREG-2192 (SRP-GALL) for both pressurized water reactors and boiling water reactors with the following emphasis:
  
  • Class 1 Mechanical Aging Management Review (AMR) experience including detailed experience with RPV surveillance programs (plant-specific and integrated), reactor vessel internals MRP-227 Rev 1-A and MRP-227 SLR, ASME Section XI, Subsection IWB and Appendices A-L (including technical bases), ASME Section III Subsection NB (including technical bases), Alloy 600 Program, Cast Austenitic Stainless Steel, Fatigue Monitoring Program, Boric Acid Wastage program, Class 1 materials of construction and age-related degradation of these materials (aging effects).
    
  • Demonstrate detailed knowledge of all Class 1 Time-Limited Aging Analysis (TLAA) including, but not limited to, reactor pressure vessel neutron embrittlement (PTS, USE, equivalent margins, underclad cracking, neutron transport analyses), metal fatigue including FIV and environmental assisted fatigue, leak-before-break, reactor coolant pump flaw tolerance analyses, and reactor vessel internals ductility.
    
• Demonstration of successful completion of subsequent license renewal application Class 1 AMR and TLAA support for one or more plants that have submitted an SLRA.
  Understanding of SLRA guidance for aging management review of non-Class 1 Mechanical, Civil/Structural, and Electrical SSCs as reported in NUREG-2191, NUREG-2192, and the EPRI Mechanical, Civil/Structural/Electrical Tools.
  
• Develop certification as well as 10 CFR 50.59 screening and evaluation packages to validate statements of fact.
  
• Experience with NRC Staff / ACRS (e.g., presentations to regulatory authorities).
• Good knowledge of nuclear regulatory affairs with emphasis on 10 CFR Part 54 (license renewal), with experience advising and representing clients before the NRC and U.S. DOE. 

Your Opportunity

This full-time role is about making an impact on people’s lives and the future of clean energy. You will leverage your skills and experience to be part of an innovative team and make a difference for our customers. As a Licensing Engineer in Lynchburg, VA (remote work will also be considered), you will be part of the proven team in the Installed Base Business Unit. Your work will include:

• Development, review, and implementation of regulatory correspondence associated with License Renewal and Subsequent License Renewal activates, License Amendment Requests, as well as 10 CFR 50 Part 21 and 50.59 support.
• Provides assistance and instruction on most assignments and solutions.
• Ensures compliance with government, organization, and customer engineering standards.
• Independently evaluates, selects, and applies a variety of technical techniques, procedures, and criteria using judgment in making more complex adaptations and modifications.
• Develops new or adapted products, methods, systems, or models to provide added value solutions to customers.
• Researches and assesses best practices, proposing methods, and improvements.
• Works on special projects, as directed.

This position requires occasional travel. Together we will enable clean, safe, and economical low-carbon energy to meet the global ambition for a better tomorrow.  

Who We Are

Framatome is an international leader in nuclear energy recognized for its innovative solutions and value-added technologies for the global nuclear fleet. More than 2,000 dedicated U.S. Framatome employees work every day to supply ever cleaner, safer, and more economical low-carbon energy for our communities and world. As well as supporting new nuclear builds, advancing new technology and advancing nuclear energy in the U.S. and abroad. Like you, we want a brighter future.

See how the Installed Base Business Unit contributes to this future: https://www.framatome.com/en/expertise/services-and-maintenance/

Discover Lynchburg, Virginia: https://www.opportunitylynchburg.com/

Any employment offer is contingent upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen (as applicable).  

Your Total Rewards Package

The range of base salary for the position is between $82,000 - $111,000, and may also include annual incentives, performance bonuses and benefits. Please note that the base salary range is a guideline, and individual total compensation will vary based on factors such as qualifications, skill level, competencies and work location.

Framatome offers a broad employee benefits portfolio as a key component of your total rewards. This includes:

Multiple medical plans; dental and vision plans; Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment; long- and short-term disability; optional plans including dependent life, accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity insurance; retirement savings plans (401k) with employer match; paid time off including up to 3 weeks of vacation, 8 days of sick leave, and 13 paid holidays; education reimbursement; adoption assistance; employee assistance programs; opportunities for professional development.

Positions within Framatome may require access to proprietary information that is subject to U.S. export control regulations. As such, the Company must ensure that any hires for these job openings fully comply with all US regulations. Foreign national applicants that are citizens or residents of countries not included on the Department of Energy’s Generally Authorized Destinations list may not be eligible for immediate need positions. See list here: https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-10/chapter-III/part-810/appendix-Appendix%20A%20to%20Part%20810

Framatome is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or protected veteran status.