The Nuclear Company is the fastest growing startup in the nuclear and energy space creating a never before seen fleet-scale approach to building nuclear reactors. Through its design-once, build-many approach and coalition building across communities, regulators, and financial stakeholders, The Nuclear Company is committed to delivering safe and reliable electricity at the lowest cost, while catalyzing the nuclear industry toward rapid development in America and globally.

About the role:

We’re looking for a Scheduler to join our team and play a critical role in driving the execution of complex nuclear projects across engineering, licensing, manufacturing, and construction. In this role, you’ll develop, manage, and optimize detailed project schedules that ensure we stay on track and aligned across all stakeholders—from internal teams to government regulators and external partners.

Responsibilities:

• Develop, maintain, and update integrated project schedules using Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar tools.

• Collaborate with engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning & testing, regulatory, and project management & controls to collect inputs and define task dependencies

• Provide oversight over the planning and scheduling activities of the contractors and technology providers

• Analyze schedule performance and proactively identify risks and bottlenecks, and recommend mitigation strategies

• Monitor critical paths and milestones, track progress against baseline schedules

• Generate reporting dashboards and communicate schedule updates to leadership and external stakeholders

• Support scenario planning and resource forecasting to inform strategic decisions

• Ensure schedule alignment with budget, scope, and regulatory milestones

• Maintain ownership of the Integrated Project Schedule (IPS) and ensure alignment across multiple stakeholders

• Help define and improve scheduling standards and best practices as the company scales

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in scheduling, project planning, or project controls, preferably in energy, infrastructure, or regulated industries

• Proficiency with scheduling software (e.g., Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or similar)

• Strong understanding of project lifecycle and work breakdown structures

• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment

• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

• Exceptional analytical skills

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Benefits:

• Competitive compensation packages
• 401k with company match
• Medical, dental, vision plans
• Generous vacation policy, plus holidays
• Annual company retreats

Estimated Starting Salary Range:

The estimated starting salary range for this role is $98,000 - $118,000 annually less applicable withholdings and deductions, paid on a semi-monthly basis. The actual salary offered may vary based on relevant factors as determined in the Company’s discretion, which may include experience, qualifications, tenure, skill set, availability of qualified candidates, geographic location, certifications held, and other criteria deemed pertinent to the particular role.

EEO Statement:

The Nuclear Company is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an environment of inclusion in the workplace. We provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, transfer, compensation, and termination.