Nuclear Development Director

NextEra Energy

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About The Position

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

Requirements

• 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
• High School Grad/GED
• Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience: 10+ years

Nice To Haves

• 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
• Bachelor's - Business Administration
• Master's - Business Administration

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director