Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- NRC Regulations
Required qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, or a related technical discipline 3+ years of experience supporting environmental compliance, construction environmental oversight, industrial operations, or related field activities Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting requirements including: Clean Water Act Stormwater permitting Spill prevention and response Hazardous waste management Air quality and environmental compliance programs Experience performing environmental inspections and documenting findings Strong technical writing and reporting skills Ability to work safely in active industrial and construction environments Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions Must reside in southeastern Idaho or be willing to relocate to southeastern Idaho
About this role
Oklo is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance, field oversight, permitting coordination, procedure development, and environmental stewardship activities associated with nuclear and industrial development projects in southeastern Idaho.
Responsibilities
- Manage regular meetings with partners such as Batelle Energy Alliance (BEA) and the Department of Energy Idaho (DOE-ID) Work with Oklo subject matter experts to track documentation related to environmental authorizations, approvals, and permits for projects in Southeast Idaho Conduct environmental field inspections and compliance assessments at active project and construction sites Interpret environmental requirements and support implementation of environmental compliance programs, permits, and site environmental procedures Monitor internal Oklo teams and contractor compliance with environmental requirements and best management practices (BMPs) Assist with stormwater, erosion and sediment control, dust control, spill prevention, and waste management oversight Coordinate environmental monitoring activities including water, air, soil, and waste tracking as needed Support preparation and maintenance of environmental reports, inspection logs, permit documentation, and corrective actions Identify environmental compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
- Assist with spill response activities, investigations, and follow-up actions Interface with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies when required Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, subcontracts, operations, and other teams to ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into project planning and execution Track and communicate environmental compliance risks and emerging issues Support environmental audits, readiness reviews, and corrective action programs Help maintain environmental documentation systems and records Participate in field walkdowns, project meetings, and environmental planning discussions Travel periodically to project and operational locations within Idaho and surrounding regions as needed Familiarity with State of Idaho, Bonneville County, Bingham County and City of Idaho Falls environmental regulations Promote environmental awareness and continuous improvement initiatives.
Preferred qualifications
- Experience supporting large infrastructure, energy, industrial, or nuclear projects Familiarity with NRC, DOE, or other nuclear regulatory environments OSHA 30 certification HAZWOPER training Experience with erosion and sediment control programs Experience working with environmental management systems or compliance tracking tools GIS, data analysis, or environmental monitoring experience Experience coordinating with contractors and regulatory agencies Competencies We are looking for a Southeastern Idaho Environmental Specialist that is: Knowledgeable in environmental regulations and compliance Skilled in environmental assessment and data analysis Capable of managing projects, mitigating environmental risks, and communicating effectively with stakeholders and regulatory agencies Passionate about clean energy An optimist at heart Passionate about making advanced fission a reality Willing and able to learn quickly Willing to think differently and do things in new ways Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving while not leaning only on what has been done before Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems An excellent writer who can write in a modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
- Able to communicate technical content and results verbally Who you are: A startup person: You aren't driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process.
- You don't need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team.
- If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us!
- There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.
- Motivated: You are self-motivated.
Location, schedule, and travel
Oklo requires remote employees to travel to headquarters (Santa Clara, CA) twice a quarter annually, based on business or team needs, including attendance at team meetings, off-sites, and other company events or gatherings.
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