Job description
Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a siting and geotechnical engineer with familiarity with seismic, geologic, and hydrologic site characterization and to join our team.
Position Description
A siting and geotechnical engineer at Oklo is responsible for providing expertise, review, assessment, strategy, contractor management for plant siting projects as well as collaboration with the engineering team on designs aspects that utilize site and geotechnical investigation results for the building and foundation of the plant.
Specific responsibilities may include:
Coordinate with external geotechnical and seismic design consultants and contractors to ensure timely, quality deliverables.
Define scopes of work, review technical proposals, and oversee execution of geotechnical site investigations and documentation
Develop, maintain, and manage project timelines and milestones related to geotechnical site characterization and related compliance activities.
Ensure integration of geotechnical considerations into broader project planning and decision-making processes.
Identify and mitigate safety challenges posed by the site early in project development.
Track changes in state and Federal laws and regulations and assess their impact on project development and compliance strategy.
Represent site safety interests in cross-functional planning and strategic meetings.
Oversee internal site safety project management systems and reporting protocols.
Prepare executive-level summaries and briefings for senior leadership.
Collaborate with our operations team and engineering, procurement, and construction contractor on site preparations.
Document work using modern tools and techniques and write well-written, thoughtful, technical reports
Siting and geotechnical investigation recommendations, assessment, and management of related contractors.
Develop site investigations and site preparations strategies that meet building code requirements and result in cost minimization.
Document work using modern tools and techniques and write well-written, thoughtful, technical reports
Competencies
We are looking for a siting and geotechnical engineer who is:
Passionate about clean energy
Passionate about making advanced fission a reality
Willing and able to learn quickly
Familiar with industry codes and standards such as IBC and ASCE
Eager to work on a dynamic team, receive constructive feedback, and grow with us
Willing to think differently and do things in new ways
Comfortable in a fast-paced, highly iterative startup environment
Excited to think creatively, critically, and reflectively about the problems they are solving, while not leaning only on what has been done before
Willing to propose novel and creative solutions to technical problems
An excellent writer who can write in modern active voice, so make your cover letter compelling and write it well!
Able to communicate technical content and results verbally
Who you are:
A startup person: You aren’t driven by titles or hierarchy, and prefer efficiency to excess process. You don’t need or expect to have a lot of guidance but you enjoy working in a fast-paced team. If you prefer the culture and feel of a large organization, that is great, but you likely won’t enjoy working with us! There is plenty of important work and plenty of good opportunities with organizations like that.
Motivated: You are self-motivated. You bring an enthusiasm to the team, and imbue a sense of passion that goes beyond clocking in and clocking out. This isn’t about a fake or arbitrary “pieces of flair” mentality or lack of work-life balance! It is about being a part of the vision and feeling a part of reaching team goals.
A team-player: Oklo genuinely is a team. We aren’t about taking credit for ourselves, and we aren’t about pushing blame to others. We do incredible things because we work as a team.
An excellent communicator: We need a person who is not only technically competent but also a clear and upbeat communicator.
Creative: Being creative means that when things fall outside clear scopes or processes or problems arise without clear solutions, you are able to identify it as well as invent ways to solve a problem or fill a need without micromanagement. The successful person in this job will not only be creative, but also enjoy being creative and solving open-ended problems which may change day-by-day.
Detail-oriented: This focus is a big part of excellence, consistency, and quality. Excellent grammar and spelling matter for both good communication as well as the image of the company that we put forward.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors, Masters, or PhD in geology, geotechnical, or environmental engineering
Experience in siting and geotechnical investigation, earthworks projects in different soil types, and seismic related assessment and analyses
Experience with building construction methods, building systems, and cost implications
About Oklo compensation:
Oklo offers flexible time off, equity, competitive pay, 401k, health insurance, FSA, flexible work hours, and other benefits.
Salary: $70,000-$160,000
About Oklo Inc.: Oklo Inc. (NYSE: OKLO) is a fast fission clean power technology and nuclear fuel recycling company developing fast fission power plants to provide clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale. Oklo received a site use permit from the U.S. Department of Energy, was awarded fuel material from Idaho National Laboratory, submitted the first advanced fission custom combined license application to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission, and is developing advanced fuel recycling technologies in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Energy and U.S. National Laboratories.
