Salary: $37.95 - $60.21 Hourly
Location : Salt Lake County, UT
Job Type: Full Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 46606
Agency: 480 Department of Environmental Quality
Unit: 6230 DEQ SHW Misc Collections
Opening Date: 10/10/2025
Closing Date: 10/31/2025 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA: Exempt
Recruiter: Coral Ortega | caortega@utah.gov
# of Openings: 1
Location: Our office is located at 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah.
Background Check: You must successfully pass a criminal history check.
Schedule Code: B - Competitive Career Service - Employment in this position requires a probationary period.
Benefits: This position is eligible for a full benefits package. See benefits tab below for details.
EEO Statement: The State of Utah is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity, or Veteran status. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements.

Job Description
The Department of Environmental Quality is looking to fill a Nuclear Regulatory Planning Consultant (Environmental Engineer IV) position in the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control.

Job Description

• Proactively collaborate and coordinate with experts and stakeholders on regulation of the nuclear fuel cycle.
• Provide expertise to inform innovative solutions to regulatory obstacles while ensuring alignment with best practices and advancements in nuclear technology and safety.
• Lead preparation of proposed rules and statements of basis and purpose, manage rulemaking record, and respond to public comments.
• Navigate a wide range of regulatory hurdles, from environmental considerations to safety protocols, ensuring a clear and efficient path for licensing a nuclear facility.
• Actively solve problems in a professional, responsive, and fair manner that is supported by science and the law.

Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have the following:

• Advanced knowledge in nuclear regulation, regulatory interpretation, and rule writing.
• A clear understanding of existing nuclear regulatory frameworks, including environmental protection, approvals for nuclear power plants, and the risk informed, technology-inclusive regulatory framework for advanced reactors.
• Ability to initiate and implement conflict resolution to identify and address various regulatory factors that may slow licensing of nuclear facilities.
• Ability to analyze and apply complex regulatory frameworks for regulation of all components of the nuclear fuel cycle.
• Skilled at fostering streamlined processes that improve efficiency without compromising stringent safety and environmental requirements.
• Ability to proactively engage with and cultivate strong, mutually beneficial working relationships with the nuclear power sector, state and federal counterparts.
• Strong communication skills and ability to communicate complex regulatory information both orally and in writing to a broad range of audiences.

Preferences

• Bachelor's degree or higher in engineering. Preferably, nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering. Degrees in law are also preferred. An advanced degree in health physics, physics, chemistry, or other related fields may also be considered.

Work Location

This position may be eligible for a hybrid of both in-office/hybrid work schedule (2 days a week required in office and any mandatory in office meetings) and remote workdays (work must be performed in Utah). Our office is located at 195 North 1950 West, Salt Lake City, Utah. A position's eligibility for remote work is established by agency management and is subject to change at their discretion at any time and for any reason. Note: Under Administrative Rule R13-4 all work must be performed within the State of Utah. As such employees should either reside in Utah or be in the process of relocating to within 30 days of their start date.
Why You Should Join Our Team

As a benefited employee of the State of Utah, you will receive great health and retirement benefits. to view a summary of the benefits we offer. We also provide generous paid time off so you can spend more time with your family and have a positive work-life balance.

• Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):
  • 3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High-Deductible Health Plan. (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other medical insurance coverage)
  • 5 dental plan options (There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those who have other dental insurance coverage)
  • 2 vision plan options under EyeMed
• Retirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):
• Paid Time Off:
  • Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).
  • Annual leave increases with years of service.
  • There are also 12 paid holidays.

The Agency

For more information about the Department of Environmental Quality and the Division of Waste Management and Radiation Control,

Supplemental Information

• Risks found in the typical office setting, which is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated, e.g., safe use of office equipment, avoiding trips and falls, observing fire regulations, etc.
• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the work; however, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying light items; driving an automobile, etc. Special physical demands are not required to perform the work.

Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click

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The Department of Environmental Quality Code of Conduct states: "State of Utah employees shall be deemed ineligible for promotions, transfers, or job changes from another state agency or within the department if in the six (6) months prior to applying they have been on a performance improvement plan or have received a corrective or disciplinary action, including written warnings, for any reason."Have you been on a performance improvement plan or received corrective or disciplinary action, including written warnings, within the last six months?

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Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher in engineering (nuclear engineering, mechanical engineering, or chemical engineering), a degree in law or an advanced degree in health physics, physics, chemistry, or other related fields?

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Describe how your education and professional experience relate to the job description. Please list degrees, courses, certificates, and other professional training and experience that qualify you for this position.
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Do you have experience with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission or State Radiation Control Programs?

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Please describe your experience with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission or State Radiation Control Programs. If none, please type N/A.
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Describe your experience engaging stakeholders and the public on new or changed regulatory requirements.
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Rate your level of experience with interpreting and writing regulations.

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Describe your experience with interpreting and writing regulations.
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Describe your experience in regulation of the nuclear fuel cycle.
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