Nuclear Siting Project Lead — Feasibility & Permitting

American Electric Power Co.; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 99,000 - 139,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work

Job summary

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER seeks a Nuclear Development Siting Project Manager to lead site selection and feasibility efforts for advanced nuclear projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary evaluations, manage stakeholder engagement, and oversee permitting strategies to secure optimal locations from concept through early approvals.

Responsibilities include developing siting criteria, overseeing GIS analyses, coordinating geotechnical/hydrological/seismic studies, and ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field; master’s preferred.
• 5+ years in energy project development, with emphasis on siting and permitting.
• Familiarity with nuclear regulatory frameworks and advanced reactor technologies.
• Proficiency in GIS tools and data analysis.
• Strong project management, scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply siting criteria for nuclear projects.
• Oversee GIS-based analysis and environmental screening.
• Coordinate technical studies including geotechnical, hydrological, and seismic evaluations.
• Manage regulatory compliance and permit applications.
• Lead cross-functional project teams and manage schedules and budgets.
• Prepare stakeholder presentations and reports.
• Collaborate on interconnection studies and grid proximity assessments.

Skills

GIS analysis

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Regulatory knowledge

Environmental screening

Interconnection studies

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Master’s preferred

Tools

GIS software

Job description

AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER seeks a Nuclear Development Siting Project Manager to lead site selection and feasibility efforts for advanced nuclear projects. You will coordinate multidisciplinary evaluations, manage stakeholder engagement, and oversee permitting strategies to secure optimal locations from concept through early approvals.

Responsibilities include developing siting criteria, overseeing GIS analyses, coordinating geotechnical/hydrological/seismic studies, and ensuring compliance with