Forge Atomics

Humanity faces two critical challenges: securing reliable energy and aggressively lowering our environmental impact. At Forge, we believe nuclear fission is the key to solving both at once. Today Forge is developing the technology to rapidly scale the deployment of nuclear fission.

Director, Site Deployment

As the Director of Site Deployment, this position involves establishing the site deployment organization behind our first nuclear reactor – Ember, and growing it from its first hires into the team that turns factory-built hardware into operating power plants. The role owns deployment end to end, from greenfield site development through construction, installation and integration of factory-shipped modules, commissioning, and reactor operations. It is equal parts program leadership and field execution, directing engineers, technicians, and construction contractors to bring sites online safely, on schedule, and on budget. Successful candidates will have previously led large construction, deployment, or commissioning programs for complex hardware or infrastructure, and will be highly motivated to power humanity with abundant, clean energy.

Responsibilities

Recruit, build, and lead the site deployment team, including civil and operations engineers and the welding and integration technicians who assemble reactor systems in the field

Own the deployment program end to end, from greenfield site development through construction, module installation and integration, commissioning, and reactor operations

Manage program scope, schedule, budget, and risk across multiple concurrent site deployments, developing project requirements and cost estimates with internal and external stakeholders

Select and manage construction contractors and subcontractors, from bid and contract negotiation through on-site supervision, quality control, and conflict resolution

Lead site development and permitting, coordinating with utility providers, transportation departments, and local, state, and federal agencies

Plan and execute the transport, rigging, and placement of factory-built modules, and oversee field integration including welding, piping, electrical, and pressure testing to factory standards

Develop rapid, repeatable deployment processes and playbooks so each successive site comes online faster and cheaper than the last

Own commissioning and startup testing, and establish the staffing, procedures, and maintenance programs for ongoing reactor operations

Ensure a strong focus on safety and maintain an excellent safety record across construction, integration, and operations

Partner with design, manufacturing, and quality teams to feed field lessons back into the reactor design and factory processes

Coordinate cross-functionally with regulatory, licensing, and commercial teams throughout each deployment

Monitor and communicate program status, readiness, and risks to leadership

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, or a related technical discipline

5+ years of experience in construction, field engineering, commissioning, or operations of complex hardware or infrastructure

2+ years of direct leadership experience leading engineers, technicians, or construction contractors

Preferred Skills and Experience

Experience delivering large capital projects such as power plants, industrial facilities, launch or test sites, or data centers

Experience leading multiple concurrent field programs or site deployments

Experience managing construction contractors, including bidding, contract negotiation, and field oversight

Experience integrating and commissioning complex electromechanical systems in the field

Working knowledge of field construction methods such as heavy rigging and lift planning, field welding, and pressure testing

Experience with permitting and agency coordination for industrial or energy facilities

Experience in power plant construction, startup, or operations; nuclear experience is a strong plus

Professional Engineer license or project management certifications such as Project Management Professional