Director, Nuclear Workforce Development & Partnerships

The Nuclear Company; Columbia (SC); On-site; USD 178,000 - 204,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

401k with company match

Job summary

The Nuclear Company is seeking a Director of Nuclear Workforce Pipeline Development to lead a new external talent pipeline function for nuclear operations. The role builds partnerships with colleges, universities, trade schools, and K-12 districts to create sustainable pathways into nuclear careers.

You will design multi-year strategies, establish governance, and work with leadership to align staffing with near-term needs while scaling long-term pipelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in HR, Business, Engineering, or Education (Master’s preferred).
• 10+ years of progressive workforce development, talent strategy, HR, or nuclear/energy operations experience.
• Experience building external partnerships with educational institutions—nuclear/energy or regulated sectors preferred.
• Track record of building a function from the ground up.
• Strong understanding of nuclear industry roles, licensing, and career pathways.

Responsibilities

• Identify urgent workforce gaps and build a multi-year external pipeline strategy.
• Establish durable relationships with colleges, universities, technical schools, and K-12 districts.
• Design and launch pipeline programs (apprenticeships, internships, dual-enrollment, scholarships).
• Develop metrics and governance to track pipeline health and program ROI.
• Own the budget and report progress to senior leadership.

Skills

Data fluency

Executive presence

External relationships

Negotiation

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in HR/Business/Engineering/Education

Master's preferred

Job description

The Nuclear Company is seeking a Director of Nuclear Workforce Pipeline Development to lead a new external talent pipeline function for nuclear operations. The role builds partnerships with colleges, universities, trade schools, and K-12 districts to create sustainable pathways into nuclear careers.

You will design multi-year strategies, establish governance, and work with leadership to align staffing with near-term needs while scaling long-term pipelines.