Environmental & Permitting Director, Nuclear Energy

10+ years of experience in environmental regulation, permitting, or environmental review. Strong track record leading NEPA processes or major permitting activities for large infrastructure or energy projects. Strong technical knowledge of NEPA (EA/EIS), environmental impact analysis, ecological and cultural-resource frameworks, and interagency coordination. Working knowledge of key permitting frameworks and processes across federal, state, tribal, and local jurisdictions. Direct experience engaging with permitting authorities. Proven ability to lead and mentor teams and coordinate cross-functional work. Experience developing integrated environmental strategies and permitting roadmaps. Strong understanding of environmental QA and records/document-control practices. Excellent communication skills, including drafting and reviewing environmental reports, technical documentation, and agency correspondence. Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, engineering, ecology, natural resources, or related field required. Advanced degree preferred. Experience with nuclear-related environmental reviews, FOAK technologies, or multi-jurisdictional permitting is highly desirable. Experience supporting senior leaders in high-visibility environmental or permitting engagements is a plus.

Lead environmental and permitting strategies and regulatory roadmaps. Develop integrated environmental-review and permitting plans. Direct strategic framing, technical quality, and regulatory consistency of environmental documentation. Serve as primary interface with environmental and permitting authorities. Lead agency-engagement strategies and support senior leadership in high-visibility meetings. Own the environmental and permitting basis. Provide strategic oversight for environmental documents and controlled submittals. Supervise and mentor environmental staff, consultants, and contractors. Coordinate with Licensing and Engineering to integrate environmental reviews. Monitor evolving environmental regulations and brief internal teams. Ensure environmental and permitting activities adhere to approved QA controls. Represent Elementl Power in regulatory and stakeholder forums.