Director Nuclear Origination/Business Development

Posted 28 September 2026
Salary $200,000 - $240,000
LocationHouston
Job type Permanent
Discipline Energy and Utilities

Job description

​An exciting opportunity to join a leading developer within the advanced nuclear and SMR sector, driving commercial growth and strategic customer engagement across the North American energy market.

As Director of Nuclear Origination/Business Development, you will lead relationships with utility, hyperscalers and industrial customers, and identify opportunities to deploy next-generation nuclear technologies while shaping long-term commercial strategy.


Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and manage relationships with utility, hyperscalers and industrial customers across the nuclear market.

  • Lead business development and customer engagement activities from initial opportunity through proposal and contract stages.

  • Identify customer requirements and develop compelling commercial value propositions.

  • Coordinate cross-functional teams including engineering, licensing, finance and supply chain to support customer pursuits.

  • Lead presentations, workshops, RFIs, RFPs and commercial negotiations.

  • Mentor and support Business Development professionals where required.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline (MBA preferred).

  • 10+ years' Origination/Offtaker/PPA experience in power generation or energy infrastructure

  • Strong business development, commercial strategy or key account management exposure

  • Strong understanding of advanced nuclear, SMRs and/or utility procurement processes.

  • Experience developing commercial strategies for complex capital projects.

  • Excellent communication, stakeholder management and presentation skills.

  • Knowledge of nuclear licensing, export controls or reactor technologies is highly desirable.

If this position is of interest to you, apply now!