Project Lead – Nuclear Projects

A commercial nuclear power utility is seeking an experienced Project Lead to drive high-impact power and technology projects from concept through execution. If you thrive coordinating cross-functional teams, navigating regulatory approvals, and keeping complex utility projects on budget and on schedule, this role offers the chance to make a visible, lasting impact at a critical facility.

What This Role Offers
Location: Richland, WA
Full-Time, Onsite, Contract – 12 months, with high likelihood of extension based on performance/job needs
Schedule: M-Th, 4×10’s
Salary Range: $40-50/hr

Mob/Demob: Up to $1000 each eay

Per Diem: $216/day x 7 days/wk
Benefits: Healthcare (Medical, Dental, Vision), PTO, Some Paid Holidays, and Unmatched 401k

Responsibilities

• Lead project management for all phases of new applied technology and power management projects

• Identify project needs and opportunities; prepare proposals, term sheets, and business/development plans

• Form and lead cross-functional project teams; hire and manage outside technical and environmental consultants

• Build strategic plans, budgets, and project pro-formas

• Identify and develop project sites; obtain management, board, and regulatory approvals

• Manage procurement of major equipment and construction services; arrange construction management support

• Arrange project financing and negotiate term sheets, PPAs, and other development agreements

• Coordinate with Operations & Maintenance/Professional Services on operating cost projections and transition planning

• Maintain industry liaisons and current technical expertise through committees, forums, journals, and training

• Support the biennial refueling outage as designated

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years of progressively responsible project management or professional-level experience in an electric public utility or equivalent environment; OR Associate’s degree and 3+ years; OR High school diploma/GED and 5+ years

• Working knowledge of project management techniques and methodologies

• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft project management software and tools

Thomas-Thor provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.