Company Overview

Blue Energy’s mission is to unlock energy abundance, energy affordability, energy security, and turn-key decarbonization by developing the fastest path to deploying new nuclear MWs at scale. We are utilizing shipyard manufacturing supply chains and techniques from offshore oil and wind to reduce the cost of nuclear plants by over 60% and the manufacturing timeline to 24 months. Blue Energy is a platform technology that makes use of the latest NRC-approved reactors and is in negotiations with existing nuclear and industrial sites, enabling a much faster regulatory pathway to deploy our first unit. With our innovative centralized shipyard manufacturing approach, we can put nuclear power on a cost-reduction learning curve akin to wind, solar, and lithium-ion batteries.

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Development Associate to join our growing team. This role is critical in supporting the development of our Small Modular Reactor (SMR) project pipeline. The ideal candidate will be responsible for managing and advancing project siting efforts, conducting due diligence on potential sites, supporting permitting and lease negotiations, and contributing to strategic development initiatives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Project Pipeline Management:

  • Track and manage the SMR development pipeline from early-stage siting through permitting.

  • Provide regular updates and strategic insights to leadership on project status and milestones.

• Site Due Diligence:

  • Analyze key site attributes including soil type, water depth, proximity to substations and transmission lines, access to commercially navigable waterways, and environmental considerations such as species habitat.

  • Conduct feasibility assessments and risk evaluations for potential sites.

• GIS and Siting Tools:

  • Become a subject matter expert in GIS-based siting tools and spatial analysis.

  • Develop and maintain geospatial datasets to support site selection and project development.

• Strategic Development Support:

  • Enhance the company’s siting and development strategy by identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.

  • Conduct competitive analysis of other SMR developers and market players.

• Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Build and maintain relationships with landowners, local authorities, and community stakeholders.

  • Support lease option negotiations and land acquisition efforts.

• Permitting and Regulatory Support:

  • Assist in the preparation and submission of permit applications.

  • Coordinate with internal and external teams to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements.

  • Submit interconnection requests.

• RFP and Proposal Support:

  • Contribute to the preparation of responses to Requests for Proposals (RFPs).

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop compelling and compliant submissions.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Engineering, Geography, Energy Policy, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.

• 2–5 years of experience in energy project development, site analysis, or related fields.

• Familiarity with GIS software or Google Earth

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Familiarity with nuclear energy, SMRs, or large energy infrastructure projects is a plus.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with permitting processes and environmental regulations.

• Knowledge of transmission infrastructure and interconnection processes.

• Understanding of land use planning and real estate negotiations.

• Familiarity with competitive energy markets and RFP processes.

We look forward to your application and helping foster an era of safe, clean, affordable, and abundant energy.

Blue Energy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you’re excited about this role but your experience doesn’t perfectly align with every requirement, we encourage you to apply anyway. You might be the right candidate for this or other roles at Blue Energy now or in the future.