The role
What you'll do
- Manage regular meetings with partners such as Batelle Energy Alliance (BEA) and the Department of Energy Idaho (DOE-ID)
- Work with Oklo subject matter experts to track documentation related to environmental authorizations, approvals, and permits for projects in Southeast Idaho
- Conduct environmental field inspections and compliance assessments at active project and construction sites
- Interpret environmental requirements and support implementation of environmental compliance programs, permits, and site environmental procedures
- Monitor internal Oklo teams and contractor compliance with environmental requirements and best management practices (BMPs)
- Assist with stormwater, erosion and sediment control, dust control, spill prevention, and waste management oversight
- Coordinate environmental monitoring activities including water, air, soil, and waste tracking as needed
- Support preparation and maintenance of environmental reports, inspection logs, permit documentation, and corrective actions
- Identify environmental compliance issues and implement corrective actions.
- Assist with spill response activities, investigations, and follow-up actions
- Interface with federal, state, and local regulatory agencies when required
- Coordinate with engineering, construction, procurement, subcontracts, operations, and other teams to ensure environmental requirements are incorporated into project planning and execution
- Track and communicate environmental compliance risks and emerging issues
- Support environmental audits, readiness reviews, and corrective action programs
- Help maintain environmental documentation systems and records
- Participate in field walkdowns, project meetings, and environmental planning discussions
- Travel periodically to project and operational locations within Idaho and surrounding regions as needed
- Familiarity with State of Idaho, Bonneville County, Bingham County and City of Idaho Falls environmental regulations
- Promote environmental awareness and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Minimum Qualifications:
The bar
What you'll bring
- Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Science, Environmental Engineering, Biology, Ecology, or a related technical discipline
- 3+ years of experience supporting environmental compliance, construction environmental oversight, industrial operations, or related field activities
- Familiarity with environmental regulations and permitting requirements including: Clean Water Act
- Stormwater permitting
- Spill prevention and response
- Hazardous waste management
- Air quality and environmental compliance programs
- Experience performing environmental inspections and documenting findings
- Strong technical writing and reporting skills
- Ability to work safely in active industrial and construction environments
- Valid driver’s license and ability to travel locally as needed
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather and field conditions
- Must reside in southeastern Idaho or be willing to relocate to southeastern Idaho
- Bonus Qualifications:
- Experience supporting large infrastructure, energy, industrial, or nuclear projects
- Familiarity with NRC, DOE, or other nuclear regulatory environments
- OSHA 30 certification
- HAZWOPER training
- Experience with erosion and sediment control programs
- Experience working with environmental management systems or compliance tracking tools
- GIS, data analysis, or environmental monitoring experience
- Experience coordinating with contractors and regulatory agencies
- Competencies
- We are looking for a Southeastern Idaho Environmental Specialist that is:
- Knowledgeable in environmental regulations and compliance
Additional notes
Other
Thanks for your interest in Oklo! We are searching for a Southeastern Idaho Environmental Specialist to join our engineering team.
Position Description
Oklo is seeking an Environmental Specialist to support environmental compliance, field oversight, permitting coordination, procedure development, and environmental stewardship activities associated with nuclear and industrial development projects in southeastern Idaho.
This role will work closely with construction, operations, licensing, engineering, and regulatory teams to ensure environmental compliance across active project sites and related field activities. The position requires field presence and direct interaction with contractors, regulators, and internal stakeholders.
The ideal candidate is highly organized, field-oriented, technically capable, and comfortable operating in dynamic construction and industrial environments with high standards for safety and documentation. Additionally, the candidate must be a strong technical writing capable of producing technical procedures for supporting meeting Oklo’s environmental stewardship and compliance requirements.
Specific responsibilities may include:
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