Principal Regulatory Engineer

Company: Constellation Energy
Location: Byron
Posted on: March 17, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Who We Are As the nation's largest producer of clean, carbon-free energy, Constellation is focused on our purpose: accelerating the transition to a carbon-free future. We have been the leader in clean energy production for more than a decade, and we are cultivating a workplace where our employees can grow, thrive, and contribute. The Principal Regulatory Engineer position is based out of our Byron Clean Energy facility in Byron, IL. Our culture and employee experience make it clear: We are powered by passion and purpose. Together, we're creating healthier communities and a cleaner planet, and our people are the driving force behind our success. At Constellation, you can build a fulfilling career with opportunities to learn, grow and make an impact. By doing our best work and meeting new challenges, we can accomplish great things and help fight climate change. Join us to lead the clean energy future. Total Rewards Constellation offers a wide range of benefits and rewards to help our employees thrive professionally and personally. We provide competitive compensation and benefits that support both employees and their families, helping them prepare for the future. In addition to highly competitive salaries, we offer a bonus program, 401(k) with company match, employee stock purchase program comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, including a robust wellness program paid time off for vacation, holidays, and sick days and much more. Expected salary range of $152,100 to $169,000, varies based on experience, along with comprehensive benefits package that includes bonus and 401(k). Primary Purpose of Position Performs advanced regulatory/technical problem solving and provides analysis/insights in support of nuclear plant operations. Responsible for regulatory/technical decisions. Possesses superior knowledge in functional discipline and its practical application and has excellent knowledge of applicable industry codes and regulations. Understands interrelations and functions of various organizations (e.g., Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Institute of Nuclear Power Operators (INPO), Nuclear Energy Institute (NEI), etc.) related to nuclear power. Functions with recognized level of expertise in the regulatory area. Primary Duties and Accountabilities Perform advanced regulatory and technical tasks, and provide insights in support of nuclear plant operations. Perform independent research, reviews, studies and analyses in support of regulatory/technical projects and programs. Provide in-depth regulatory/technical expertise to develop, manage and implement regulatory activities related to plant safety, reliability, maintainability, and availability ensuring compliance to customer's needs, regulatory requirements, and corporate policies. Accountable for the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of work ensuring proper licensing basis management and assuring that standard design criteria, practices, procedures, regulations and codes are used in preparation of products. Provide regulatory/technical expertise and consultation through direct involvement to identify and resolve regulatory issues. Provide initial or complete task management of regulatory issues. Recommend new concepts and techniques to improve performance, simplify operation, reduce costs, reduce regulatory burden, correct regulatory non-compliances, or comply with changes in codes or regulations. Support resolution of regulatory issues associated with plant design modifications, testing and problem solving. Assure all regulatory products prepared or overseen are in accordance with applicable procedures, licensing basis, industry codes, and all regulatory requirements. All other job assignments and/or duties pursuant to company policy or as directed by management to include but not limited to: (Emergency Response duties and/or coverage, Department duty coverage and/or call out, and positions outside of department in support of outage activities etc.) Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Engineering or equivalent technical degree Minimum of 10 years of professional experience and exceptional performance (e.g., rated in upper quartile for the last 2 years) Superior regulatory/technical expertise in a specific area (e.g., licensing actions, reportability, performance improvement, etc.) and recognized regulatory resource (internal/external) Effective written and oral communication skills Approval of VP Licensing & Regulatory Affairs required to obtain this classification (and recommendation of Licensing Maintain minimum access requirement or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties Preferred Qualifications Previous Senior Reactor Operator (SRO) license/certification Advanced technical degree or related coursework

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