Licensing Engineer Consultant, Engineering Projects

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.