Technical Director

Bucharest
Last Energy Romania – Engineering /
Full-time /
On-site
Last Energy seeks an experienced Technical Director to lead technical communication with stakeholders in Romania for our micro power plant projects. This role will be responsible for effectively communicating all technical aspects of our projects to regulators, customers, and local engineering firms.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

    • Act as the primary technical communicator to key stakeholders in Romania including the nuclear regulator, electricity regulator, environmental regulators, customers, and local engineers
    • Work with members of the Last Energy Inc. development and licensing teams to ensure alignment on stakeholder engagement strategy and messaging
    • Communicate with the National Commission for Nuclear Activities Control concerning Last Energy's regulatory submissions and the radiologic aspects of Last Energy's technology with close coordination with Last Energy Inc's engineering team
    • Act as an environmental technical authority and be able to represent the project at appropriate internal technical and project reviews and at external meetings with the environmental regulator and other stakeholders
    • Engage with the electricity regulator and local authorities on site-specific technical requirements for the project
    • Respond to customer inquiries relating to the technical aspects of Last Energy's project developments
    • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure projects align with business objectives, meet regulatory requirements, and comply with relevant codes and standards
    • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key stakeholders, including suppliers, contractors, and government officials
    • Ensure project documentation is complete, accurate, and up-to-date, and complies with all relevant regulations and standards
    • Identify and mitigate technical risks and issues through effective strategies and actions

Qualifications

    • Master's degree or PhD in engineering, project management, or a related field (advanced degree in nuclear engineering preferred)
    • Minimum of 10 years of experience in engineering, project management, or a related field, preferably with a focus on energy projects
    • Experience working with regulatory bodies and government officials to ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards
    • Strong understanding of the nuclear energy market, including regulations, codes, and standards related to SMRs
    • Strong communication and presentation skills, with the ability to communicate complex technical concepts to a variety of audiences
    • Strong leadership skills, with the ability to motivate and manage cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
    • Excellent problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify technical risks and develop effective mitigation strategies
    • Ability to travel as required
Last Energy is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.