Nuclear Permitting Lead for AI-Driven Infrastructure

The Nuclear Company; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 88,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation packages

401k with company match

Medical, dental, vision plans

Generous vacation policy

Job summary

The Nuclear Company in Washington, DC is seeking a Permitting Specialist to coordinate environmental, construction, land use, and infrastructure permitting across FEL 0–FEL 3. You will manage permit applications, schedules, and agency communications to keep milestones on track.

Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in environmental permitting, plus organization, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in environmental science, Environmental Engineering, Civil Engineering, Urban Planning, Public Administration, Natural Resources, Geography, or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 3+ years of experience supporting permitting, environmental compliance, land development, infrastructure projects, utilities, energy, or industrial development.
• Experience coordinating permit applications and regulatory approvals with government agencies.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple permits, projects, and deadlines simultaneously.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and documentation management.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and document management systems.
• Willingness to travel periodically to project locations and regulatory agency meetings.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate permitting activities for nuclear development projects from FEL 0 through FEL 3.
• Prepare, submit, track, and maintain federal, state, and local permit applications and approvals.
• Maintain permitting schedules and ensure milestones align with project development.
• Coordinate responses to agency requests and modify permits as projects evolve.
• Track permit conditions, commitments, and expiration dates for ongoing compliance.
• Identify permitting requirements, risks, and critical path activities during early development.
• Support environmental studies, geotechnical investigations, site characterization, utility coordination, and construction planning.
• Assist with permitting strategies that support schedules and reduce regulatory risk.
• Support project budgeting and forecasting related to permitting activities and consultants.
• Serve as liaison with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Skills

Organizational skills

Written & verbal communication

Documentation management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional coordination

Ability to travel

Microsoft Office

GIS platforms

Project management software

Education

Bachelor’s degree in environmental science or related field

Equivalent professional experience

Tools

ArcGIS

GIS platforms

Project management software

Job description

The Nuclear Company in Washington, DC is seeking a Permitting Specialist to coordinate environmental, construction, land use, and infrastructure permitting across FEL 0–FEL 3. You will manage permit applications, schedules, and agency communications to keep milestones on track.

Ideal candidates will have a strong track record in environmental permitting, plus organization, documentation, and cross-functional collaboration skills.