Project Development Manager (Nuclear Energy)

Location: Austin, TX, United States; on-site

Company

hirify.global develops a fleet of PWR-20 Micro Modular Reactor projects.

What you will do

• Develop project roadmaps, budgets, and resourcing plans across multiple markets.
• Prioritize critical paths and coordinate product, engineering, licensing, and communications teams.
• Prepare, negotiate, and close land agreements and manage environmental, planning, and geotechnical diligence.
• Identify opportunities for expedited grid connections and manage grid connection applications through approval.
• Present projects to municipalities and local stakeholders during international travel.
• Prepare and manage planning and non-nuclear permitting documentation for regulatory bodies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, economics or finance, environmental science, urban planning, or a related discipline.
• 8+ years of professional experience, ideally in energy or sustainability.
• Demonstrated project development and project management skills.
• Familiarity with Smartsheet, MS Project, Primavera P6, or similar scheduling tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication, organization, and prioritization skills.
• Willingness to travel internationally as needed, approximately 10–30%.

Nice to have

• Prior knowledge of nuclear project development, regulatory processes, or energy infrastructure.
• Working knowledge of the energy transition landscape.

Culture & Benefits

• Work involves coordinating in-country teams across multiple markets.
• The role requires adapting strategy in a fast-paced and ambiguous environment.
• International travel is expected for stakeholder and municipality engagement.