Nuclear Environmental Engineer – Licensing & Compliance

General Matter, Inc.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

General Matter in the United States is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support design and licensing of nuclear fuel cycle facilities. You will assess environmental impacts, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize environmental footprint through strategy development.

Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental considerations into facility design, permitting, and licensing processes, staying current with EPA, NRC, and NEPA requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental or Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Knowledge of NRC, EPA, NEPA regulations.
• Experience with environmental modeling software and data analysis.
• Strong written and verbal communication for regulatory documentation.
• Ability to work with multidisciplinary teams in fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct environmental assessments and support EIS/ER preparation.
• Collaborate with engineering to integrate environmental considerations into design.
• Develop strategies to minimize environmental impacts (air, water, soil, waste).
• Prepare and submit environmental permit applications.
• Ensure compliance with EPA, NRC, and state requirements.
• Conduct monitoring and data analysis for compliance.
• Provide technical support during regulatory inspections and hearings.
• Stay informed on regulatory changes affecting design/licensing.
• Develop and deliver staff training on environmental policies.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

First principles

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental modeling

Data analysis

Regulatory communication

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Environmental/Chemical Engineering

Tools

Environmental modeling software

Data analysis tools

Job description

General Matter in the United States is seeking an Environmental Engineer to support design and licensing of nuclear fuel cycle facilities. You will assess environmental impacts, ensure regulatory compliance, and minimize environmental footprint through strategy development.

Work with multidisciplinary teams to integrate environmental considerations into facility design, permitting, and licensing processes, staying current with EPA, NRC, and NEPA requirements.