Hybrid Project Development Engineer

at Blue Energy

• Job title: Project Development Engineer
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Chevy Chase, United States

About the role

• Project Development Engineer at Blue Energy developing Small Modular Reactor sites and infrastructure. Collaborating on feasibility studies, design, permitting, and regulatory compliance within energy infrastructure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct site evaluation and feasibility studies for SMR projects and supporting gas infrastructure.
• Build out and manage design parameter standards for Blue Energy plant designs. Create a manual that all employees can look to for standard inputs during the early-stage development engineering process.
• Assist in preparing RFP responses.
• Develop conceptual site layouts, plant configurations, and preliminary designs for SMR projects.
• Evaluate civil, structural, mechanical, and electrical requirements, including generator tie-ins, switchyards, water supply and interconnection to the grid.
• Conceptual Design and assessment of supporting gas infrastructure, including pipelines, valves, and interconnections.
• Prepare preliminary/ROM cost estimates, capital expenditure models, and constructability reviews.
• Support initial energy infrastructure permitting efforts and Red Flag Reviews.
• Collaborate with regulators, utilities, and stakeholders to address technical, permitting, and operational requirements.
• Coordinate with transmission owners and utilities on SMR / gas generator tie lines, substations, and grid interconnection studies.
• Ensure gas infrastructure design meets operational, safety, and regulatory standards.
• Become proficient in behind the meter vs front of the meter connection and work with Commercial team on ideal connection for projects in the Blue Energy pipeline.
• Prepare engineering reports, technical memoranda, and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Identify engineering, constructability, site logistics and transportation, operational, and regulatory risks, and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support internal decision making on whether to pursue a site opportunity.
• Interact as necessary with local experts and potential sponsors to understand potential risks and opportunities for the project in each particular location

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, Civil, or Energy Engineering (Master’s preferred).
• 3–5+ years of experience in nuclear power, CCGT and energy infrastructure project development/engineering.
• Experience with SMR technology and supporting energy infrastructure (e.g., gas pipelines, HV Transmission) is strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of transmission interconnection, gas distribution systems and water supply infrastructure.
• Familiarity with nuclear, CCGT and energy infrastructure permitting, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in CAD, GIS, and engineering modeling software.

Benefits

• Blue Energy is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace