Nuclear Development Director
Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Director to lead origination and development of new nuclear generation projects, including Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and advanced reactor technologies. This high-impact role drives cross-functional development from concept through major decision milestones at America’s largest energy infrastructure developer.
Advance new nuclear generation opportunities from concept through gated decision milestones
Develop and maintain project development plans including nuclear siting and licensing strategies using analytics to optimize schedule, cost, risk, and commercial outcomes
Collaborate across departments on nuclear siting, environmental, licensing, supply chain, engineering & construction, transmission, legal and commercial teams
Present development updates and investment cases to executives
Direct vendor engagements and technology evaluations
Job Summary
Ownership of nuclear development initiatives from concept through gated milestones, integrating siting, licensing, commercial structuring, and cross-functional execution. Provides clear analyses and recommendations on scope, schedule, cost, and risk to support senior management decision-making and advance development investments.
Additional responsibilities the position will entail:
Help lead the commercial approach for nuclear development: define cost and financing strategies; align potential government support (tax credits, grants, loans); establish risk-sharing and pricing terms; prepare customer proposals.
Implement a gated development plan to manage scope, schedule, cost, and regulatory risk: set milestones, maintain risk registers, and coordinate mitigation across siting, licensing, supply chain, and execution.
Drive projects at identified sites: confirm site readiness, align schedules, and integrate licensing and environmental workstreams.
Identify and prioritize new candidate sites: complete load-driven screening, preliminary environmental reviews, site assessments, and secure land control.
Build and maintain relationships with advanced reactor technology providers; lead structured evaluations and teaming discussions.
The ideal candidate will have:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business, or related field
10+ years of energy project development with a track record leading large, complex projects from concept through major investment decisions
Strong commercial acumen (contracts, PPAs, revenue models) and financial literacy (project economics, incentives, risk)
Demonstrated experience in cross-functional communication, collaboration and executive presentation
Relevant experience in nuclear development and commercial structuring
Preferred Skills
Advanced degree (MBA or MS Engineering)
Experience in nuclear operations or licensing; familiarity with SMR/advanced reactor technologies
Experience with NRC processes, environmental permitting, and stakeholder engagement
Experience with DOE Energy Dominance Financing and federal tax credits
Background in supply chain for large energy projects
Job Overview
Employees in this role are responsible for leading and coordinating key functions of a project such as financial feasibility analysis, engineering/design, project legal review and financial negotiations. The position plays a key role in building strategic relationships and executing major contracts necessary to support the Company’s generating business growth initiatives. This role reviews and oversees the development of key project agreements. This role is responsible for all aspects of the business deal and will be involved in the closure of multiple projects.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Translates company financial, commercial, risk management, technical and operating goals into effective contracting strategies and objectives
Develops and maintains effective relationships with internal stakeholders and external strategic partners
Assembles and leads internal cross functional, multi-disciplined teams through the solicitation and negotiation processes
Provides overall leadership and drive key decisions during negotiations
Delivers on contracting objectives and proforma requirements
Delivers contracts that position the internal project execution team for maximum success
Manages the contracting budget and schedule for assigned projects
Provides periodic updates to and interact with senior management
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Grad/GED
Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 10+ years
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor’s – Business Administration
Master’s – Business Administration
