Elementl Power Inc. is looking for a Project Manager - Licensing & Permitting to manage the on-time, on-budget performance of complex regulatory workstreams for advanced nuclear energy projects, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). In this first-of-a-kind environment, you’ll drive multi-disciplinary programs forward by coordinating across technical teams, subject matter experts, and external contractors.
What You'll Do
- Manage workstreams supporting NRC licensing processes, including Early Site Permits (ESP), Combined Licenses (COL), Construction Permits (CP), Operating Licenses (OL), license amendments, exemptions, and regulatory commitments.
- Manage environmental review processes, including NEPA-related studies, documentation, environmental reports, and site characterization studies.
- Oversee the preparation and submission of licensing documentation, regulatory filings, and responses to NRC Requests for Additional Information (RAIs).
- Maintain integrated schedules for regulatory milestones and track progress against licensing workstream timelines.
- Manage workstreams supporting non-nuclear permitting and regulatory approvals, including water withdrawal and discharge, stormwater, wetlands, air, and construction-related permits.
- Oversee consultants conducting environmental and technical studies, such as wetlands delineations, cultural resource assessments, air quality modeling, water use analyses, and ecological surveys.
- Manage engagement with federal agencies, state environmental agencies, local jurisdictions, and other regulatory bodies.
- Manage scopes of work for nuclear licensing consultants, environmental firms, engineering teams, reactor vendors, and technical advisors, including preparation and administration of agreements and task authorizations.
- Manage timely review and acceptance of consultant deliverables, ensuring contractors perform to approved schedule and cost baselines.
- Develop and maintain integrated schedules for licensing, permitting, and regulatory activities.
- Track budgets, forecast expenditures, and review consultant invoices.
- Develop and report performance metrics and take action to address and recover unacceptable performance.
- Identify, track, and maintain risk registers for licensing and regulatory risks that may impact project schedule or feasibility.
- Develop mitigation strategies for regulatory, environmental, and permitting risks in collaboration with workstream SMEs.
What We're Looking For
- A Bachelor's degree in engineering, nuclear science, or a related technical discipline.
- 7+ years of experience managing complex infrastructure or power plant delivery projects, including nuclear regulatory or non-nuclear permitting workstreams.
- Hands-on experience with NRC new plant licensing processes, including ESP, COL, or CP/OL.
- Hands-on experience with environmental review processes, including NEPA or equivalent.
- Hands-on experience with non-nuclear permitting across federal, state, and local agencies.
- Hands-on experience with consultant and contract management, including scope, schedule, cost, and earned value reporting.
- Hands-on experience with risk identification, mitigation planning, and risk register management.
- Hands-on experience with Nuclear QA program requirements, including familiarity with 10 CFR 50 Appendix B and NQA-1 expectations for licensing work product.
- You are organized, detail-oriented, and calm under pressure.
- You can manage multiple workstreams simultaneously without losing sight of the critical path.
- You lead teams effectively and communicate clearly with senior leadership, technical experts, regulators, and external partners.
Nice to Have
- Experience working with nuclear reactor vendors, nuclear project developers, or contractors providing nuclear licensing or permitting services.
- Familiarity with advanced reactor technologies, including SMRs.
- PMP certification or equivalent project management credential.
Team & Environment
You'll be part of the growing project development team, working closely with reactor technology vendors, engineering partners, regulatory advisors, and internal development teams.
Benefits & Compensation
- Salary: $140,000 - $175,000
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Generous paid time off, personal time, and flexibility
- Company-sponsored short- and long-term disability coverage and life insurance
- 401(k) plan with an impressive company match
- Additional benefits designed to support your well-being and success
Work Mode
This role is open to candidates in the United States.
Elementl Power is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, breastfeeding, or reproductive health decisions), gender identity or expression, national origin, age, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, personal appearance, genetic information, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, military or veteran status, or any other category protected under applicable U.S. law.
