Site Development Manager
About The Position
Blykalla is building its first reactor in the United States at Idaho National Laboratory (INL), the US Department of Energy’s (DOE) leading nuclear research site. We’re looking for a Site Development Manager who knows how that environment works and can take ownership of the site and drive it toward construction readiness. This is a high-impact role at an early stage. You will be directly involved in getting a first-of-a-kind nuclear project built in the US. Our US program, Fjäll, is targeting first criticality in 2027/2028 and is backed by ~EUR 50M in funding. We are building this program from the ground up which means every hire is foundational. You will lead all site and project development activities for our US reactor program (Fjäll), working closely with DOE, INL, and internal engineering and program teams. This role sits at the intersection of: site host partnership & agreements (INL/DOE) civil works & infrastructure planning (Phase 0 and beyond) site-sharing and co-location coordination with strategic partners If you’ve worked in environments where progress depends on aligning multiple organizations and moving complex processes forward this will feel familiar.
Requirements
- Experience in site development, project development, or infrastructure delivery
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Civil Engineering, Nuclear Engineering, Environmental Science, Project Management, or equivalent.
- Background in energy, infrastructure, industrial, or government-adjacent programs
- Strong stakeholder management across multiple organizations
- Experience working with or within a DOE national laboratory or similar environment
- US work authorization
Nice To Haves
- Existing relationships within DOE or national labs (especially INL)
- Experience with permitting, site use agreements, or government processes
- Background in nuclear or other highly regulated industries
- Experience managing complex programs with multiple parallel workstreams
Responsibilities
- Manage and develop Blykalla’s relationship with INL and DOE
- Drive site use agreements, land access, and institutional approvals
- Keep critical processes moving across multiple stakeholders
- Lead planning for site infrastructure (utilities, access, support systems)
- Define what “construction-ready” means and get the site there
- Ensure alignment between site constraints and engineering design
- Work closely with engineering, program leadership, and external partners
- Align site development with design and construction timelines
- Identify risks early and drive mitigation
Benefits
- Equity participation
- Comprehensive benefits through Deel, including medical, dental, and vision insurance and 401(k)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
