Environmental Engineer (Nuclear)

Location: Los Angeles, CA, United States

Salary: $75,000–$160,000 annually

Company

hirify.global designs, builds, and operates uranium enrichment services in the United States to support nuclear fuel production.

What you will do

• Conduct environmental assessments and support Environmental Impact Statements and Environmental Reports under NRC and NEPA requirements.
• Integrate environmental considerations into nuclear facility layouts, processes, technologies, design, and licensing activities.
• Develop strategies to minimize impacts on air, water, soil, and waste management.
• Prepare environmental permit applications for federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.
• Conduct environmental monitoring and data analysis to support compliance and operational improvements.
• Provide technical expertise during regulatory inspections, audits, and public hearings, and train staff on environmental policies and procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.
• Strong engineering fundamentals and the ability to perform trade studies and make recommendations using first-principles reasoning.
• Strong knowledge of NRC, EPA, NEPA, and other applicable environmental regulations and standards.
• Experience with environmental modeling software and data analysis tools.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for regulatory documentation and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, manage multiple priorities, and work extended hours and weekends when necessary.

Nice to have

• Professional Engineer license or ability to obtain one.
• Familiarity with nuclear facility licensing and design processes.
• Advanced degree or evidence of exceptional ability through prior projects, portfolios, or completed products.
• Experience in a fast-paced engineering or highly technical environment.

Culture & Benefits

• Mission-driven environment focused on making nuclear energy more affordable.
• Lean, multidisciplinary engineering and operations team with a first-principles approach.
• Culture emphasizing urgency, accountability, and transparency.
• Full-time hires may be eligible for stock options and long-term incentives.
• Access to medical, vision, dental, and 401(k) benefits.