Radiological Waste Strategy Lead

Seeds Renewables; Idaho Falls (ID); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklo is seeking a Radiological Waste Engineering Lead to own the development of waste management strategies across reactor and fuel cycle facilities. You will lead design from concept to detailed implementation, define characterization methods, and shape licensing interfaces with NRC and DOE, working with multidisciplinary teams.

You will also guide waste treatment, transport, and disposal plans, mentor engineers, and help position Oklo as an industry leader in advanced radioactive waste

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline.
• 10+ years of experience in radioactive waste engineering, fuel cycle engineering, nuclear facility operations, or radioactive waste management.
• Strong understanding of radioactive waste classification and characterization.
• Experience with regulatory requirements and licensing including 10 CFR parts 20, 61, 70, 71, 72; DOT transport regs.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop enterprise-wide radioactive waste management strategies for advanced reactors, fuel recycling facilities, isotope production facilities, and supporting infrastructure.
• Lead the development of radioactive waste system designs from conceptual engineering through detailed design.
• Define waste characterization methodologies and acceptance criteria for disposal facilities.
• Develop waste treatment, packaging, storage, transportation, and disposal strategies.
• Evaluate waste minimization opportunities throughout facility design.
• Support optimization of process flows to reduce waste generation.
• Lead technical reviews of waste system designs developed by internal teams and engineering contractors.
• Develop long-term strategies for waste disposition that support commercial deployment.

Skills

Radioactive waste engineering

Regulatory compliance

Technical writing

Cross-functional leadership

Nuclear facility operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Chemical/Mechanical/Environmental Engineering or related

Job description

Oklo is seeking a Radiological Waste Engineering Lead to own the development of waste management strategies across reactor and fuel cycle facilities. You will lead design from concept to detailed implementation, define characterization methods, and shape licensing interfaces with NRC and DOE, working with multidisciplinary teams.

You will also guide waste treatment, transport, and disposal plans, mentor engineers, and help position Oklo as an industry leader in advanced radioactive waste