Lead Planner & Scheduler

Nano Nuclear Energy, Inc.; Oak Brook (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative culture

Mentorship & growth

Cleaner energy future

Benefits package

401(k) 5% match

Unlimited PTO

Job summary

NANO Nuclear Energy in Oak Brook, IL seeks a Lead Enterprise Planner & Scheduler to bridge engineering teams with EPC partners. You will translate complex reactor designs into actionable timelines, coordinating PBS to WBS conversions and master schedules to enable bid packaging and DoD/DOE-compliant workflows.

Role requires 5+ years in heavy industrial scheduling, strong Primavera P6 skills, PLM familiarity, and capability to align design velocity with procurement and construction activities.

Qualifications

• Scheduling Expertise: 5+ years of complex project scheduling in heavy industrial contexts.
• Software Mastery: Oracle Primavera P6 (EPPM) in an enterprise setting.
• Strategic Agility: Build WBS frameworks and schedule iterative engineering work before full construction drawings exist.
• Communication: Interface with highly technical engineers to extract schedule data efficiently.
• Regulated Industry Experience: Nuclear DoD or DOE regulatory scheduling experience.
• PLM Familiarity: Siemens Teamcenter or Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE familiarity.
• Dynamics 365 Integration: Schedules integrating with Dynamics 365/Dataverse.
• Supply Chain Interface: Feeding scheduling data to early procurement or EPC bid packages.

Responsibilities

• PBS to WBS Pipeline: translate PBS from Siemens Teamcenter into WBS mapped to SDDs.
• Engineering Timeline Management: maintain the master schedule and track deliverables for SOW and bids.
• Primavera P6 & Ecosystem Architecture: manage timelines and integrate data into Dynamics 365 Dataverse.
• EPC & Balance of Plant Preparation: organize work packages for handoff to Tier-1 EPC and Owner’s Rep.
• Reporting & Change Control: provide VP of Operations with accurate schedule reporting and version control.

Skills

Scheduling

Oracle Primavera P6

Strategic agility

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Oracle Primavera P6

Microsoft Planner

Siemens Teamcenter

Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE

Dynamics 365 Dataverse

Job description

About NANO Nuclear Energy

NANO Nuclear Energy (NASDAQ: NNE) is an advanced nuclear technology company developing the KRONOS Micro Modular Reactor (MMR)—a First-of-a-Kind (FOAK), completely melt­down-proof, high-temperature gas‑cooled reactor. We are actively scaling our internal deployment and construction division to execute our flagship commercial demonstration project at the University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign (UIUC).

Role Overview

NANO Nuclear Energy is seeking a Lead Enterprise Planner & Scheduler to act as the central operational bridge between our advanced nuclear engineering teams and future Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) partners.

As we move the KRONOS MMR toward deployment, we require an expert who can translate complex, iterative reactor designs into actionable timelines. Your primary mandate is to orchestrate the project pipeline from conceptual design to executable bid packages, ensuring our R&D floor remains fully focused on reactor design without administrative friction.

Core Responsibilities

• PBS to WBS Pipeline: Collaborate with the Product Lifecycle Manager (PLM) to ingest the Product Breakdown Structure (PBS) from Siemens Teamcenter and translate it into a highly accurate Work Breakdown Structure (WBS) mapping to System Design Descriptions (SDDs).
• Engineering Timeline Management: Develop and maintain the master control schedule. Track engineering deliverables to ensure technical specifications are finalized at a pace that supports the generation of Scope of Work (SOW) and formal bid packages.
• Primavera P6 & Ecosystem Architecture: Build and manage massive, complex manufacturing and installation timelines utilizing Oracle Primavera P6. Ensure all schedule and Gantt data integrates cleanly into NANO’s dedicated Dynamics 365 Dataverse environment for macro-level reporting and ERP synchronization.
• EPC & Balance of Plant (BOP) Preparation: Organize work packages for the eventual handoff to a Tier-1 EPC partner and Owner's Rep. Support timeline integration for the off-site, modular assembly of commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) BOP components.
• Reporting & Change Control: Assess project data quality, manage strict version control, and translate the master control schedule into accurate reporting for the VP of Operations.

Required Qualifications

• Scheduling Expertise: 5+ years of complex project scheduling experience in heavy industrial construction, aerospace, advanced modular manufacturing, or complex product development.
• Software Mastery: Expert-level proficiency utilizing Oracle Primavera P6 (EPPM) in an enterprise setting to manage massive critical path networks, multi-tiered dependencies, and resource loading, alongside familiarity with Microsoft Planner.
• Strategic Agility: Proven ability to navigate early design phases, building WBS frameworks and scheduling iterative engineering work before full construction drawings exist.
• Communication: Exceptional ability to interface with highly technical engineers to extract schedule data efficiently, protecting design velocity.

Preferred Qualifications

• Regulated Industry Experience: Direct experience scheduling projects within the nuclear energy sector, Department of Defense (DoD), or highly regulated environments subject to ASME NQA-1, NRC Part 53/57, or DOE Part 810 mandates.
• PLM Familiarity: Strong working knowledge of enterprise Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems, specifically Siemens Teamcenter or Dassault 3DEXPERIENCE.
• Dynamics 365 Integration: Experience architecting schedules that natively integrate with the Microsoft Dynamics 365 / Dataverse ecosystem or Project Operations.
• Supply Chain Interface: Previous experience feeding scheduling data directly into early-stage procurement efforts or EPC bid package generation.

What We Offer

• A collaborative engineering culture focused on innovation and technical excellence.
• Opportunities for mentorship, professional growth, and technical leadership.
• The opportunity to contribute to a cleaner, more reliable energy future.
• Competitive medical, dental, vision and life insurance with generous company contributions.
• Company 401(k) plan with 5% match.
• Unlimited PTO policy with company holidays and paid parental leave.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NANO Nuclear Energy is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to apply.