Director Nuclear Origination/Business Development

Vallum Associates

• $150K — $180K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field; MBA preferred
  • 10+ years of experience in Origination/Offtaker/PPA in power generation or energy infrastructure
  • Proficiency in business development and commercial strategy
  • Deep understanding of advanced nuclear technologies, SMRs, and utility procurement
  • Experience in developing strategies for complex capital projects
  • Exceptional communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Knowledge of nuclear licensing, export controls, or reactor technologies is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain relationships with utility, hyperscalers, and industrial customers
  • Lead business development activities from opportunity identification to contract negotiation
  • Identify customer needs and create compelling commercial value propositions
  • Coordinate with engineering, finance, and supply chain to support customer initiatives
  • Lead presentations, workshops, RFIs, RFPs, and negotiate commercial terms
  • Mentor and support Business Development team members

Benefits

  • Collaborative work environment with cross-functional teams
  • Opportunities for professional growth and mentorship
  • Engagement in innovative nuclear technology projects
  • Participation in shaping the long-term commercial strategy of the company
Full 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!

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