Licensing Engineer

Extraordinary teams building inspiring projects:

Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place. 

Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. We serve the Infrastructure; Nuclear, Security & Environmental; Energy; Mining & Metals, and the Manufacturing and Technology markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. 

Core to Bechtel is our Vision, Values and Commitments. They are what we believe, what customers can expect, and how we deliver. Learn more about our extraordinary teams building inspiring projects in our Impact Report. 

Project Overview:

Bechtel executes complex nuclear projects supporting the design, licensing, procurement, and construction of commercial nuclear power facilities and advanced reactor technologies. As an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contractor, Bechtel is responsible for developing safety‑focused, regulatory‑compliant designs and delivering high‑quality engineering solutions across balance of plant and supporting nuclear systems.

Projects may include first‑of‑a‑kind or next‑generation nuclear technologies, such as AP1000 pressurized water reactors, small modular reactors (SMRs), and other advanced reactor designs, requiring rigorous licensing integration, configuration management, and collaboration with customers, regulators, and technology suppliers.

Licensing personnel play a critical role in ensuring that engineering, design, and construction activities align with applicable regulatory frameworks, safety requirements, and project objectives. These efforts directly support the safe, efficient development of modern nuclear infrastructure and long‑term clean‑energy generation.

Job Summary:

The Licensing Engineer provides technical licensing support during design and early regulatory phases of the project. This role develops and coordinates licensing documentation, ensures traceability to regulatory requirements, supports engineering teams in understanding licensing constraints, and contributes to safety‑focused design solutions. The Licensing Engineer reports to the Licensing Supervisor.

"This position is designated as part-time telework per our global telework policy and will require at least three days of in-person attendance per week at the assigned office or project. Weekly in-person schedules will be determined by the individual and their supervisor, in consultation with functional or project leadership”. #LI-EH1

Major Responsibilities:

• Prepare portions of licensing documents including safety analysis report sections, white papers, technical reports, and compliance summaries with oversight.
• Support configuration control and licensing traceability documentation; draft compliance tables and regulatory requirement summaries.
• Participate in cross‑discipline design coordination to identify licensing impacts of design decisions.
• Track design changes and update licensing documents to maintain alignment with the licensing basis.
• Conduct technical reviews using applicable regulatory requirements, industry codes, and standards.
• Assist with drafting responses to regulatory Requests for Information and Requests for Additional Information.
• Identify licensing risks or gaps and elevate concerns to senior engineers or supervisors.
• Participate in project meetings with engineering and regulatory representatives.
• Support project schedules by reporting progress, updating work plans, and identifying emerging issues.
• Support creation of scopes of work for external specialty support (environmental, seismic, QA).
• Perform additional tasks as assigned by the Licensing Supervisor.

Education and Experience Requirements:

• Requires bachelor's degree (or international equivalent) or advanced degree in Engineering or related technical field and 2-5 years relevant nuclear, licensing, or regulatory experience 

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to obtain a security clearance; ability to pass background checks and drug screening.
• Working knowledge of engineering principles and basic nuclear licensing processes.
• Ability to interpret and apply domestic or international regulatory frameworks with guidance.
• Experience developing technical documents and performing regulatory or engineering reviews.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; ability to clearly present technical issues.
• Familiarity with AP1000 design or other advanced reactor technologies is desirable.

Total Rewards/Benefits:

For decades, Bechtel has worked to inspire the next generation of employees and beyond! Because our teams face some of the world's toughest challenges, we offer robust benefits to ensure our people thrive.  Whether it is advancing careers, delivering programs to enhance our culture, or providing time to recharge, Bechtel has the benefits to build a legacy of sustainable growth. Learn more at Bechtel Total Rewards

Diverse teams build the extraordinary:

As a global company, Bechtel has long been home to a vibrant multitude of nationalities, cultures, ethnicities, and life experiences. This diversity has made us a more trusted partner, more effective problem solvers and innovators, and a more attractive destination for leading talent.

We are committed to being a company where every colleague feels that they belong-where colleagues feel part of "One Team," respected and rewarded for what they bring, supported in pursuing their goals, invested in our values and purpose, and treated equitably. Click here to learn more about the people who power our legacy.