Environmental Engineer

About the role

General Matter enriches uranium. We are designing, building, and operating the world's lowest-cost enrichment services, here in the US. In the process, we are restoring America's ability to produce nuclear fuel to power AI, advanced manufacturing and critical industries our country relies on to remain competitive. Fuel drives the cost of advanced reactor electricity production, and enrichment drives the cost of the fuel that advanced reactors consume. Reliable, low-cost enrichment is the catalyst for the nuclear Renaissance now under way. Our mission is to make nuclear not only the cleanest and safest source of baseload power, but also the most affordable. We believe abundant nuclear energy will lead to a post-scarcity society. We were incubated inside Founders Fund, like Anduril and Palantir before us, and are backed by over a dozen of the world's top venture capital firms. Our lean, world-class team of engineers and operators is applying a first-principles approach to solving the problem of nuclear fuel production. You are a mission-driven company with a culture of urgency, accountability, and transparency. The Environmental Engineer you will join owns the assessment of environmental impacts for nuclear fuel cycle facilities and owns the development of strategies to minimize the operational footprint. You own the integration of environmental considerations into facility design and licensing activities from the earliest stages. You own the preparation of regulatory documentation that ensures the facility can move forward legally and safely. You own the role of technical expert during regulatory inspections and public hearings, representing the company with clarity and precision.

Key facts

What you'll do

Conduct environmental assessments and support the preparation of Environmental Impact Statements (EIS) and Environmental Reports (ER) in compliance with NRC and NEPA requirements.

Collaborate with engineering and design teams to integrate environmental considerations into facility layouts, processes, and technologies.

Develop and implement strategies to minimize environmental impacts related to air, water, soil, and waste management.

Prepare and submit permit applications for environmental approvals from federal, state, and local regulatory agencies.

Ensure compliance with environmental regulations, including EPA, NRC, and state-specific requirements.

Conduct environmental monitoring and data analysis to support compliance and operational improvements.

Provide technical expertise during regulatory inspections, audits, and public hearings.

Stay informed about changes in environmental regulations and their potential impact on facility design and licensing.

Develop and deliver training programs to educate staff on environmental policies, procedures, and best practices.

Perform detailed reviews of technical documents to confirm adherence to regulatory standards.

Support the licensing team in the development of safety analysis reports and environmental documentation.

Analyze data from field activities to identify potential environmental risks and mitigation measures.

Coordinate with external consultants and regulatory contacts to streamline the approval process.

Maintain project schedules and ensure environmental deliverables are met on time.

Contribute to the continuous improvement of the company's environmental management systems.

Requirements

Strong understanding of engineering fundamentals.

Ability to perform trade studies and make clear recommendations using first principles and engineering fundamentals even with partial information.

Bachelor's degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or a related technical field.

Strong knowledge of NRC, EPA, NEPA, and other applicable environmental regulations and standards.

Experience with environmental modeling software and data analysis tools.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills for preparing regulatory documentation and engaging with stakeholders.

Ability to work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as necessary.

Nice to have

Evidence of exceptional ability (prior projects, portfolio of work, completed products, etc).

Experience in a fast-paced engineering environment or a highly technical role requiring a resourceful, entrepreneurial approach to complete tasks within tight timeframes or budget constraints.

Professional Engineer (PE) license or ability to obtain one.

Familiarity with nuclear facility licensing and design processes.

Advanced degrees.

Practical notes

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