Civil and Environmental Engineer

Oklo Inc. is developing advanced fission power plants to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. They are seeking a Civil and Environmental Engineer to lead early-stage site development planning and civil infrastructure definition for future project sites.

Responsibilities:

• Develop conceptual and preliminary site layouts for advanced reactor facilities and supporting infrastructure that includes harmonizing development with natural landscape features and ecological functions
• Design and develop industrial site layouts that integrate sustainability principles, incorporating natural features (e.g., topography, vegetation, drainage patterns) to optimize environmental performance, resilience, and regulatory compliance
• Generate early-stage civil works plans including grading, drainage, access roads, stormwater systems, underground utilities, laydown areas, and construction support facilities
• Support site feasibility studies, constructability evaluations, and site selection efforts
• Prepare estimates on overburden and spoils generated and cost estimates for civil and site development scopes
• Coordinate with environmental, geotechnical, structural, mechanical, electrical, and construction teams to ensure integrated site solutions
• Support permitting and environmental review activities, including coordination with local, state, and federal agencies
• Interface with external engineering firms, EPC partners, surveyors, and geotechnical consultants
• Develop technical specifications, scopes of work, and design criteria for civil engineering activities
• Support development of project schedules and execution strategies for site preparation and construction activities
• Participate in iterative design reviews and continuously refine site concepts as project requirements evolve
• Generate clear technical documentation, reports, drawings, and presentations supporting internal and external stakeholders
• Support construction planning, sequencing, and field execution activities as projects mature

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering, Environmental Engineering, or related discipline
• 5+ years of relevant engineering experience in industrial, energy, infrastructure, environmental, or site development projects
• Experience developing site layouts, grading plans, utility concepts, and civil design packages
• Familiarity with civil engineering design tools such as Civil 3D, AutoCAD, GIS platforms, or equivalent
• Experience preparing conceptual cost estimates and quantity takeoffs
• Understanding of stormwater management, drainage design, and utility coordination
• Familiarity with applicable codes, standards, and permitting processes
• Ability to travel occasionally to project and development sites
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or Engineer in Training (EIT) with expectation of PE certification
• Experience with nuclear, industrial, energy, or mission-critical infrastructure projects
• Experience supporting environmental permitting or NEPA processes
• Familiarity with geotechnical investigations and site characterization activities
• Experience coordinating with EPC contractors and construction teams
• Experience with construction field engineering or construction management
• Knowledge of DOE, NRC, OSHA, EPA, or state environmental regulations
• Experience working in startup or highly iterative engineering environments