Remote Nuclear Operations Engineer — Startup & Safety Leader

Oklo Inc; Santa Clara (CA); Remote; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equity

Bonuses

Competitive pay

401(k)

Health insurance

HSA

FSA

Flexible work hours

Wellness credits

Job summary

Oklo Inc is seeking a Nuclear Operations Engineer to join the Operations Engineering team. You will translate plant designs and safety requirements into practical operating procedures, support startup and commissioning, and coordinate across operations, engineering, safety, and training.

This role emphasizes technical writing, cross‑functional collaboration, and readiness activities. The position is primarily remote with travel and occasional onsite assignments to support facilities, campaigns,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nuclear, mechanical, electrical, chemical, or another relevant engineering or technical discipline
• Five or more years of experience in nuclear operations or similarly regulated technical environments
• Experience developing or implementing operational programs and procedures
• Ability to translate requirements into executable procedures
• Experience reading technical documents like P&IDs, drawings, and system descriptions
• Strong technical writing and communication skills
• Willingness to travel and perform temporary onsite assignments as needed

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and maintain operational programs, processes, standards, and documentation
• Translate requirements into clear, actionable procedures
• Provide input for operating procedures and safety-related documents
• Collaborate with engineers and subject-matter experts on procedures and reviews
• Develop operating philosophies, system operating concepts, and foundational operations documents
• Translate design, safety, regulatory, and program requirements into operational work products
• Serve as system owner or technical lead for assigned systems or projects
• Support plant readiness, testing, commissioning, and startup activities
• Provide onsite technical support during major project activities
• Contribute to readiness reviews, inspections, and issue resolution
• Provide feedback to improve plant designs and repeat deployments
• Build strong relationships with internal teams and external stakeholders
• Support multiple projects as priorities evolve
• Maintain awareness of fast reactor design and industry developments
• Qualify as Oklo plant operator or other qualifications as applicable

Skills

Nuclear operations

Technical writing

Verbal communication

Problem solving

Travel willingness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in nuclear/mechanical/electrical/chemical engineering

Job description

Oklo Inc is seeking a Nuclear Operations Engineer to join the Operations Engineering team. You will translate plant designs and safety requirements into practical operating procedures, support startup and commissioning, and coordinate across operations, engineering, safety, and training.

This role emphasizes technical writing, cross‑functional collaboration, and readiness activities. The position is primarily remote with travel and occasional onsite assignments to support facilities, campaigns,