Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. TerraPower is a nuclear technology company based in Bellevue, Washington, focused on advancing nuclear energy solutions and improving human health through innovations in medical isotopes. The Nuclear Siting Project Manager will lead the siting program for Natrium projects, ensuring effective coordination among various departments while overseeing site characterization and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integrated siting program for Natrium projects, ensuring coordination across relevant TerraPower Departments and schedule, budget, and deliverable alignment across all functional areas (technical, environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement)
• Oversee scope and schedule development for project site characterization (e.g. geology, hydrology, and seismology)
• Coordinate input from internal subject matter experts and external consultants (e.g., environmental, geotechnical, regulatory, and land acquisition specialists)
• Support TerraPower’s Regulatory Affairs and Licensing Department, as appropriate, for preparation of documentation for NRC early site permits or other federal and state siting approvals; ensure siting activities comply with applicable nuclear and environmental regulations
• Collaborate closely with government entities, utilities, local and community stakeholders to facilitate transparent communication and long-term partnerships
• Develop and maintain risk registers, decision matrices, and tracking tools to support executive-level site selection decisions
• Prepare regular program reports, briefings, and presentations for leadership, partners, and regulatory bodies

Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or a related field
• Minimum 8+ years of relevant experience in nuclear projects (new construction or plant operations), energy infrastructure, or large-scale industrial siting and permitting projects
• Proven project management experience coordinating multidisciplinary teams
• Familiarity with NRC siting criteria (10 CFR Part 100), NEPA, and state-level environmental permitting
• Excellent organizational, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills
• In-depth understanding of nuclear safety regulations and/or environmental standards (e.g., NRC, NEPA)
• Master's degree in a technical or management discipline
• PMP or similar project management certification
• Experience with advanced reactor technologies or DOE/NRC programs
• Prior experience working with utilities or public-private energy partnerships

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Salary, eligible to participate in discretionary short-term incentive payments
• Comprehensive Medical and Wellness Benefits
• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Life and Disability
• Gender Affirmation Benefits
• Parental Leave
• 401k Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 21 days of annually accrued PTO
• Generous Holiday Schedule
• 10 paid holidays
• Relocation Assistance
• Professional and Educational Support Opportunities

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