Southeastern Idaho Environmental Specialist

Oklo

Location not specified

Full Time

Posted August 31, 2026

$100k - $140k

Nuclear Energy

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Job Description

Oklo is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance, field oversight, permitting coordination, procedure development, and environmental stewardship activities associated with nuclear and industrial development projects in southeastern Idaho.

Key Responsibilities

Manage regular meetings with partners such as Batelle Energy Alliance (BEA) and the Department of Energy Idaho (DOE-ID)
Work with Oklo subject matter experts to track documentation related to environmental authorizations, approvals, and permits for projects in Southeast Idaho
Conduct environmental field inspections and compliance assessments at active project and construction sites
Interpret environmental requirements and support implementation of environmental compliance programs, permits, and site environmental procedures
Monitor internal Oklo teams and contractor compliance with environmental requirements and best management practices (BMPs)
Assist with stormwater, erosion and sediment control, dust control, spill prevention, and waste management oversight
Coordinate environmental monitoring activities including water, air, soil, and waste tracking as needed
Support preparation and maintenance of environmental reports, inspection logs, permit documentation, and corrective actions
Identify environmental compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
Assist with spill response activities, investigations, and follow-up actions
Interface with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies when required
Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, subcontracts, operations, and other teams to ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into project planning and execution
Track and communicate environmental compliance risks and emerging issues
Support environmental audits, readiness reviews, and corrective action programs
Help maintain environmental documentation systems and records
Participate in field walkdowns, project meetings, and environmental planning discussions
Travel periodically to project and operational locations within Idaho and surrounding regions as needed
Familiarity with State of Idaho, Bonneville County, Bingham County and City of Idaho Falls environmental regulations
Promote environmental awareness and continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, or a related technical discipline
3+ years of experience supporting environmental compliance, construction environmental oversight, industrial operations, or related field activities
Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting requirements including: Clean Water Act Stormwater permitting Spill prevention and response Hazardous waste management Air quality and environmental compliance programs
Experience performing environmental inspections and documenting findings
Strong technical writing and reporting skills
Ability to work safely in active industrial and construction environments
Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed
Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions
Must reside in southeastern Idaho or be willing to relocate to southeastern Idaho
Experience supporting large infrastructure, energy, industrial, or nuclear projects
Familiarity with NRC, DOE, or other nuclear regulatory environments
OSHA 30 certification
HAZWOPER training
Experience with erosion and sediment control programs
Experience working with environmental management systems or compliance tracking tools
GIS, data analysis, or environmental monitoring experience
Experience coordinating with contractors and regulatory agencies
We are looking for a Southeastern Idaho Environmental Specialist that is:
Knowledgeable in environmental regulations and compliance
Skilled in environmental assessment and data analysis
Capable of managing projects, mitigating environmental risks, and communicating effectively with stakeholders and regulatory agencies
Passionate about clean energy
An optimist at heart
Passionate about making advanced fission a reality
Willing and able to learn quickly
Willing to think differently and do things in new ways
Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving while not leaning only on what has been done before
Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems
An excellent writer who can write in a modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
Able to communicate technical content and results verbally
A startup person : You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.
Motivated : You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.
A team-player : Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.
An excellent communicator : We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.
Creative : Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.
Detail-oriented : This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.
Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings. For the first two weeks of onboarding, employees are required to be in person at headquarters in Santa Clara, CA.