Nuclear Siting Project Manager | Columbus/Dallas

American Electric Power; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 99,000 - 129,000; Full time

Job summary

American Electric Power seeks a Nuclear Development Siting Project Manager to lead site identification and feasibility efforts for advanced nuclear projects. You will coordinate environmental, regulatory, technical, and community evaluations to identify optimal locations for generation facilities.

The role manages stakeholder engagement, permitting strategies, and interconnection studies, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept through early-stage approvals while ensuring compliance with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related field (master's preferred).
• 5+ years of experience 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 skills, including scheduling, budgeting, and risk management.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply siting criteria for nuclear generation projects.
• Oversee GIS-based analysis, environmental screening, and infrastructure assessments.
• Coordinate technical studies including geotechnical, hydrological, and seismic evaluations.
• Manage compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Support preparation of permit applications and environmental documentation.
• Lead cross-functional teams including engineering, environmental, and legal experts.
• Develop and maintain project schedules, budgets, and risk assessments.
• Ensure timely completion of feasibility studies and deliverables.
• Prepare presentations and reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with transmission planning and engineering on interconnection studies.
• Assess proximity to grid infrastructure, water supply, and transportation access.

Skills

Project management

Stakeholder engagement

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

American Electric Power seeks a Nuclear Development Siting Project Manager to lead site identification and feasibility efforts for advanced nuclear projects. You will coordinate environmental, regulatory, technical, and community evaluations to identify optimal locations for generation facilities.

The role manages stakeholder engagement, permitting strategies, and interconnection studies, guiding multidisciplinary teams from concept through early-stage approvals while ensuring compliance with