Director Nuclear Origination/Business Development

Vallum Associates; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

Vallum Associates in Houston, TX is seeking a Director of Nuclear Origination/Business Development to drive growth across North America’s energy market.

You will lead relationships with utility, hyperscalers and industrial customers, and shape long-term commercial strategy while coordinating cross-functional teams through RFIs, RFPs and negotiations. A strong track record in origination and power procurement is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related technical discipline.
• MBA preferred.
• 10+ years' Origination/Offtaker/PPA experience in power generation or energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with utility, hyperscalers and industrial customers across the nuclear market.
• Lead business development and customer engagement activities from initial opportunity through proposal and contract stages.
• Identify customer requirements and develop compelling commercial value propositions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, licensing, finance and supply chain to support customer pursuits.
• Lead presentations, workshops, RFIs, RFPs and commercial negotiations.
• Mentor and support Business Development professionals where required.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

MBA preferred

Job description

An exciting opportunity to join a leading developer within the advanced nuclear and SMR sector, driving commercial growth and strategic customer engagement across the North American energy market.

As Director of Nuclear Origination/Business Development, you will lead relationships with utility, hyperscalers and industrial customers, and identify opportunities to deploy next-generation nuclear technologies while shaping long-term commercial strategy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage relationships with utility, hyperscalers and industrial customers across the nuclear market.
• Lead business development and customer engagement activities from initial opportunity through proposal and contract stages.
• Identify customer requirements and develop compelling commercial value propositions.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, licensing, finance and supply chain to support customer pursuits.
• Lead presentations, workshops, RFIs, RFPs and commercial negotiations.
• Mentor and support Business Development professionals where required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (MBA preferred).
• 10+ years' Origination/Offtaker/PPA experience in power generation or energy infrastructure
• Strong business development, commercial strategy or key account management exposure
• Strong understanding of advanced nuclear, SMRs and/or utility procurement processes.
• Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of nuclear licensing, export controls or reactor technologies is highly desirable.