What are the responsibilities and job description for the Regulatory Development and Support Engineer position at Idaho National Laboratory?
Idaho National Laboratory is hiring a Regulatory Development and Support Engineer to work in our Regulatory Research department. Our team works a 9x80 schedule located out of our Idaho Falls facility with every other Friday off.
You will lead medium to large projects in a dispersed work team environment and perform tasks associated with current light water reactor and latest advanced reactor designs in developing regulatory frameworks that directly support on time and expanded deployment, including the frameworks established together with either the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or the Department of Energy (DOE).
Responsibilities Include
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel,
bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. Dexterity sufficient to don and doff radioactive anticontamination garments, as well as use instrumentation to survey self and personal materials. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job
requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits and Relocation
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Other Information
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.
Primary Location
United States
Other Locations
US-ID-Idaho Falls
Job
Engineering
Organization
Nuclear Science & Technology (Cxxx)
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Posting
Jan 27, 2026, 8:09:13 AM
Unposting Date
Feb 11, 2026, 12:59:00 AM
RELOCATION
Position Relocation Eligible
TELEWORK
On-Site Worker
You will lead medium to large projects in a dispersed work team environment and perform tasks associated with current light water reactor and latest advanced reactor designs in developing regulatory frameworks that directly support on time and expanded deployment, including the frameworks established together with either the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) or the Department of Energy (DOE).
Responsibilities Include
- Direct and contribute to projects or significant tasks that may involve multidisciplinary activities in direct support of reactor owner-operators, reactor technology developers, the NRC, or DOE programs addressing reactor deployment and sustainability.
- Solve complex or longstanding regulatory challenges, requiring you to develop broad-based and collaborative approaches to provide solutions which are innovative.
- Work with industry partners, including the commercial sector, other parts of DOE’s national laboratory complex, the NRC, and DOE to regularly confirm that the approaches developed meet customer needs. Some travel and public speaking will be required.
- Lead significant regulatory framework development projects or tasks and build teams across organizations, including participation in professional activities and external collaborations. Opportunities will exist to develop professional publications.
- Proactively identify, promote, and develop new technical capabilities to develop and implement plans for new and significant project opportunities. This includes highlighting the department’s capabilities to potential new customers; foster relationships with the NRC and existing customers; serve in positions of visibility in professional organizations, conferences, and various non-government organizations.
- You will report to the Department Manager.
- Level 3: Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field plus 5 years relevant experience; or an Masters degree plus 2 years relevant experience; or a PhD plus 2 years of relevant experience is required.
- Level 4: Bachelor's degree in a scientific or engineering field plus 9 years relevant experience; or an Master's degree plus 6 years relevant experience; or a PhD plus 4 years of relevant experience is required.
- This position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Department of Energy L clearance, which requires US Citizenship.
- Experience with the commercial nuclear industry, state and federal regulators, and technology researchers at DOE labs is preferred
- Experience gained at operating nuclear facilities, including integrated plant safety systems operation and experience in NRC-licensee interactions, are a plus.
- Regulatory experience with various types of reactors, including commercial nuclear power plant operations, advanced light water and non-light water reactor technologies, and test or research reactor facilities is strongly preferred.
- The pay range for this position is: Level 3 ($95,256 - $195,288) / Level 4 ($114,360 - $234,336). At Idaho National Laboratory compensation decisions are determined using factors such as education, relevant experience, and other credentials.
- TDP: This is a testing designated position; you will be required to submit to a pre-employment drug screen and periodic drug testing throughout the term of your employment.
- Multi-Level: This is a multi-level posting and you will be placed at the appropriate level dependent on depth and breadth of proven experience and skills.
While performing the duties of this classification, the employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel,
bend, and work in an office and field/laboratory environment. Dexterity sufficient to don and doff radioactive anticontamination garments, as well as use instrumentation to survey self and personal materials. The job requires hand/finger dexterity to keyboard or type, handle materials, manipulate tools, and reach with hands and arms. The job
requires operation of job-related equipment and driving a vehicle. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds without assistance. Sufficient visual acuity and hearing capacity to perform the essential functions and interact with the public is required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Benefits and Relocation
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Flexible Spending Accounts
- 401(k) with a 4.2% employer contribution and up to 4.8% match
- Paid time off (personal leave)
- Employee Education Program (tuition assistance)
- Comprehensive Relocation Package
- Benefit eligibility subject multiple factors, including employment status and position classification.
INL is a science-based, applied engineering national laboratory dedicated to supporting the U.S. Department of Energy’s mission in nuclear energy research, science, and national defense. With more than 6,300 scientists, researchers, and support staff, the laboratory works with national and international governments, universities and industry partners to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
INL Mission
Our mission is to discover, demonstrate and secure innovative nuclear energy solutions, other clean energy options and critical infrastructure.
INL Vision
Our vision is to change the world’s energy future and secure our nation’s critical infrastructure.
Selective Service Requirements
To be eligible for employment at INL males born after December 31, 1959 must have registered with the Selective Service System (SSS). For more information see www.sss.gov.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. It is the policy of INL to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
Reasonable Accommodation
We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Other Information
When applying to positions please provide a resume and answer all questions on the following screens. Applicants, who fail to provide a resume or answer the questions, may be deemed ineligible for consideration.
INL does not accept resumes from third party vendors unsolicited.
Primary Location
United States
Other Locations
US-ID-Idaho Falls
Job
Engineering
Organization
Nuclear Science & Technology (Cxxx)
Schedule
Full-time
Employee Status
Regular
Job Posting
Jan 27, 2026, 8:09:13 AM
Unposting Date
Feb 11, 2026, 12:59:00 AM
RELOCATION
Position Relocation Eligible
TELEWORK
On-Site Worker
Salary : $95,256 - $234,336