Nuclear Interface Engineer

Job Title: Nuclear Interface Engineer

Location: UK

Job Type: Full-time

Reports To: Engineering Manager

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Nuclear Interface Engineer to manage and coordinate technical and regulatory interfaces across key stakeholders in a nuclear power project. This role ensures that design, safety, construction, and licensing activities are aligned between the utility, vendors, regulators, and engineering teams. It’s a critical position in ensuring efficient communication, technical accuracy, and regulatory compliance throughout the project lifecycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Act as the primary technical liaison between internal teams, contractors, and external stakeholders, including the nuclear regulator.
• Define, document, and manage interface requirements and agreements across systems, organizations, and project phases.
• Coordinate resolution of technical and regulatory issues related to plant design, safety, and operations.
• Ensure consistent alignment between design documentation, licensing submissions, and operational needs.
• Support integration of plant systems during engineering, procurement, and construction phases.
• Lead interface meetings, track open items, and report progress to project leadership.
• Ensure interface risks are identified, assessed, and managed in line with nuclear safety culture and project requirements.

Requirements

• Degree in Nuclear, Mechanical, Electrical, or Systems Engineering (or related field).
• 5+ years of experience in the nuclear industry, preferably in engineering, design integration, or licensing.
• Strong understanding of nuclear plant systems, regulatory frameworks (e.g., NRC, ONR, CNSC, IAEA), and project lifecycle phases.
• Experience working across multidisciplinary and multinational teams.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Eligible for security clearance as required.

Desirable

• Familiarity with SMRs, Gen IV technologies, or large-scale nuclear new builds.
• Experience with interface management tools and system engineering approaches (INCOSE, MBSE).
• Prior involvement in licensing, permitting, or safety case development.
• Chartered Engineer or Professional Engineer (PE/CEng) status.

Why Join Us?

Be part of a high-impact team at the forefront of nuclear development. As a Nuclear Interface Engineer, you’ll help bridge the technical and regulatory worlds, ensuring projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and in full compliance.