Nuclear Plant Siting and Environmental Licensing Engineer

TerraPower

Kemmerer, WY

Full Time

Posted October 5, 2026

$157k - $210k

Nuclear Energy

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Freshness: Open in the current public read path; this is not an employer guarantee.Last observed October 6, 2026
Classification: Modern power-system classification not yet published for this listing.Legacy source industry field: Nuclear Energy
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Job Description

Reports to the Senior Manager Nuclear Plant Siting and Environmental Licensing and is responsible for assisting with activities for siting and environmental licensing submittals.

Key Responsibilities

Integrates environmental requirements into project planning, permitting, design, construction, commissioning and startup, and operations.
Assists in the development and implementation of the Siting and Environmental Licensing Project Plans
Assists in the development, execution and maintenance of the schedule for preparing and obtaining regulatory approval of licensing submittals.
Assists in planning, coordinating, organizing, and executing on-going siting and environmental licensing activities.
Assists in preparing for meetings as well as preparation for submittals and interactions with the regulatory authorities.
Participates in meetings with team members, subcontractors, permitting agencies, and other stakeholders to advise them of environmental requirements that may affect their work.
Assists in managing interactions and communications with the regulatory authorities.
Supports the development of siting and environmental licensing submittals including implementation of the licensing strategy
Actively participates in industry groups and forums, implementing lessons learned and industry best practices at TerraPower.

Requirements

B.S. degree with a strong experience base in the nuclear field;
Specialized knowledge in a field of science (e.g., meteorology, ecology, biology, forestry, wetlands, archeology), engineering (e.g., civil, environmental, mechanical) or related disciplines
5+ years of direct nuclear reactor siting and environmental licensing experience
5+ years of direct experience with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission.
5+ years of direct experience in project management.
The candidate must be an excellent communicator, team oriented, willing to operate within a matrix organization and is able to direct remote team members.
Experience working with plant design teams is desirable.
Experience with advanced reactors is desirable, but not mandatory.
The successful candidate will possess a high degree of trust and integrity, communicate openly and display respect and a desire to foster teamwork.

Benefits & Perks

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
TerraPower Career and Benefits information: https://www.terrapower.com/contact-us/careers/