Nuclear Development Project Director
Position Specific Description
NextEra Energy Resources is seeking a Project 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
Supports 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:
Support 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
7+ 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 develop and execute plans for new or enhanced generation projects. This job is responsible for resource allocation, schedules, cost and technical adequacy, ensuring the project or transaction is completed in the most cost effective and competitive manner. This position manages all aspects of the business deal and ensures the project is completed on time and within budgetary constraints.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Manages all aspects of the day to day transaction process to ensure timely completion as well as a cost effective and competitive results
Leads and coordinates key functions such as financial feasibility analyses, engineering/design, project legal review, permitting activities and financial negotiations
Coordinates due diligence activities with other internal groups to ensure proper analysis and structuring of assigned projects
Acts as liaison between internal and external specialists regarding procurement, contracting, permitting and interconnection
Constructs contractual arrangements for project development
Negotiates agreements with consultants and subcontractors
Ensures compliance with applicable technical and regulatory requirements
Fosters external relationships with customers, third parties and members of the community
Identifies opportunities and negotiates power sales contracts
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
High School Grad /GED
Bachelor’s or Equivalent Experience
Experience: 7+ years
Preferred Qualifications
None
