About the company:
Last Energy is a nuclear energy company that designs, builds, owns, and operates small modular reactors (SMRs) for industrial and commercial customers. The company's flagship product, the PWR-20, is a 20 MWe pressurized water reactor that is fully modular and factory-produced, enabling faster and more cost-effective deployment than traditional nuclear power plants. Last Energy serves as a behind-the-meter independent power producer, supplying reliable baseload electricity to energy-intensive industries including data centers, metals production, food and beverage, pulp and paper, chemicals, and cement manufacturing.
The company's mission centers on making nuclear power radically simpler and more accessible by removing the burden of development, financing, and operations from customers through a power purchase agreement model. This approach aligns nuclear energy deployment with the urgent need for resilient, low-carbon power, particularly as demand from AI infrastructure and industrial growth accelerates. Last Energy's use of proven reactor technology combined with proprietary steel containment systems is designed to streamline licensing and reduce construction timelines.
Last Energy represents a new generation of nuclear developers focused on decarbonizing hard-to-abate industrial sectors with firm, emissions-free power. By standardizing and modularizing the entire plant through factory manufacturing, the company aims to bring predictable costs and schedules to a sector historically challenged by both, positioning SMRs as a practical climate solution at commercial scale.
Last Energy seeks a Licensing Associate to support regulatory, licensing, and safety analysis efforts. This role is centered on technical writing and document preparation, with additional responsibilities in supporting analysis and serving as a working-level bridge between the Licensing and Engineering teams.
The Licensing Associate will work closely with internal technical teams and third-party contractors to produce high-quality regulatory documentation and keep licensing workstreams moving
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in the preparation, review, and management of technical documentation submitted to regulators
Translate technical content from subject-matter experts into clear, precise language for regulatory submissions
Conduct spreadsheet analysis, including data collection, modeling, and reporting
Research, track and interpret evolving licensing requirements to ensure compliance
Collaborate with engineering, legal, and project teams to align licensing activities with broader project goals
Maintain organized records and documentation systems for licensing and regulatory filings
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
2+ years of experience in technical writing, licensing, regulatory affairs, safety analysis, or a related field
Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a technical discipline
Familiarity with licensing and regulatory processes in the energy or infrastructure sectors
Strong analytical skills with exposure to probabilistic safety analysis or quantitative risk assessment preferred
Excellent organizational and written communication skills
Disciplined and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines
Based in Austin, TX (or willing to relocate)
