Oklo Inc · 18 hours ago
Facilities Design Engineer - Fuel Fabrication
United States
Full-time
Remote
Senior Level
$115K/yr - $170K/yr
5+ years expOklo is developing fast fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. They are seeking a Facilities Design Engineer to provide technical oversight and direction for contract engineering firms developing HVAC and fire protection designs for nuclear fuel-cycle facilities.
Clean EnergyEnergyManufacturingNuclearRenewable Energy
No H1B
U.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
Oversee and review HVAC and fire protection designs developed by external engineering firms for fuel-cycle facilities (hot cells, gloveboxes, UF₆ processes, radiological labs)
Verify contractor deliverables—including drawings, calculations, specifications, and analyses—for technical accuracy, code compliance, and alignment with the facility safety basis
Ensure contractor adherence to NQA-1, configuration control, design verification, and nuclear QA documentation requirements
Evaluate design approaches for pressure cascades, confinement ventilation, HEPA filtration, exhaust/airflow management, and hazard-classified fire protection systems
Provide clear technical direction, comments, and resolution guidance to contractors and ensure timely incorporation of design changes
Coordinate between internal stakeholders (safety basis, operations, QA, procurement, I&C, electrical) and contract engineering firms to maintain design integration
Participate in design reviews, readiness assessments, and constructability evaluations as the facility’s technical authority
Communicate with contractors, project managers, and internal stakeholders effectively and professionally
Document decisions, design basis changes, and comment resolutions accurately for audit-ready traceability
Maintain oversight of multiple contractor design packages, comment cycles, and submittals
Track deadlines, milestones, design maturity, and revision control
Provide clear, actionable feedback to external firms while maintaining schedule, quality, and scope alignment
Qualification
Required
5+ years of HVAC and/or fire protection design experience in fuel-cycle, nuclear, or highly regulated industrial facilities is highly preferred
Bachelor's or higher degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Nuclear Engineering or a related engineering discipline
Experience reviewing and overseeing work performed by external engineering or A/E design firms
Strong understanding of radiological confinement ventilation, HEPA filtration, glovebox/hot cell exhaust, and hazard-classified fire protection systems
Knowledge of NFPA, ASHRAE, IMC/IFC, DOE/NRC regulations, and NQA-1 quality requirements
Proven ability to function in a collaborative team environment on projects through the full development cycle—from concept and design to testing and production
Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and present engineering work
Comfortable working with external manufacturers and engineering consultants
Preferred
Experience with advanced reactor technologies (e.g., microreactors, fast reactors, SMRs)
Familiarity with regulatory processes (NRC, DOE, ASME code compliance)
Familiarity with nuclear QA requirements (NQA-1 or equivalent)
Exposure to vendor qualification, commercial-grade dedication, or nuclear-grade procurement
Prior owner's-engineer or design oversight role in nuclear or process facilities
Experience with DOE O 420.1C, safety basis development, fire hazard analyses, and nuclear design interfaces
Prior involvement in safety analyses, design reviews, or licensing workflows
Basic knowledge of nuclear fission and radiation effects on materials and components
Benefits
Flexible time off
Equity
Competitive pay
401k
Health insurance
FSA
Flexible work hours
Other benefits
Company
Oklo Inc
Oklo's mission is to provide clean, reliable, affordable energy through the deployment of next-generation fast fission technology and recycling nuclear waste.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$440.6M2025-06-12Post Ipo Equity· $440.6M
2024-05-09IPO
2021-11-15Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Jacob DeWitte
CEO and Co-Founder
Craig Bealmear
Chief Financial Officer
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