Nuclear Siting Project Manager

Position Title: Nuclear Siting Project Manager

Protingent Staffing has an exciting FTE Nuclear Siting Project Manager opportunity.

• Program Coordination:
  Lead the integrated siting program for reactor projects, ensuring coordination across relevant company departments and schedule, budget, and deliverable alignment across all functional areas (technical, environmental, regulatory, and stakeholder engagement).
• Site Characterization:
  Oversee scope and schedule development for project site characterization (e.g., geology, hydrology, and seismology).
• Cross‑Functional Integration:
  Coordinate input from internal subject‑matter experts and external consultants (e.g., environmental, geotechnical, regulatory, and land acquisition specialists).
• Regulatory Alignment:
  Support the company’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.
• Stakeholder Coordination:
  Collaborate closely with government entities, utilities, local and community stakeholders to facilitate transparent communication and long‑term partnerships.
• Risk & Decision Support:
  Develop and maintain risk registers, decision matrices, and tracking tools to support executive‑level site selection decisions.
• Reporting & Documentation:
  Prepare regular program reports, briefings, and presentations for leadership, partners, and regulatory bodies.

• 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.
• Travel Required:
  
  0‑10%.

• Job Type: Direct Hire
• Salary Range: $117,922 – $176,833.
• Location:
  
  Remote or Bellevue, WA
• Export control regulations require candidates to be a U.S. citizen, U.S. legal permanent resident, or a protected person status.