Full-Time

Project Development Manager

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Last Energy

Last Energy

51-200 employees

Develops small nuclear power plants and services

Industrial & Manufacturing
Energy
Social Impact

Compensation Overview

$100k - $150kAnnually

Mid, Senior

Washington, DC, USA

Position requires onsite presence in Washington, DC.

Category
Project Management
Business & Strategy
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Economics/Finance, Environmental Science, Urban Planning, or other related discipline
  • 4 -10 years of professional experience, ideally in the fields of energy or sustainability
  • Demonstrated Project Development and Project Management skills
  • High Emotional Intelligence, with international and cross-cultural experience preferred
  • Working knowledge of the energy transition landscape
  • Willing to travel internationally as needed (10-30%)
Responsibilities
  • Develop roadmaps, budgets, and resourcing plans in target countries
  • Accelerates projects through ruthless prioritization and critical path management, together with in-country teams
  • Assigns and manages cross-functional team members (including product, engineering, licensing, and communications) in support of project progress
  • Prepares, negotiates, and closes land agreements, together with in-country teams
  • Manages land diligence efforts, including environmental, planning, and geotechnical
  • Utilize transmission and distribution maps/data to identify opportunities for expedited grid connections
  • Develop (with support from the engineering team), submit, and manage grid connection applications through the approvals process
  • Travel internationally and present projects to municipalities and local stakeholder groups
  • Research, draft, submit, and manage planning and non-nuclear permitting documentation to regulatory bodies

Last Energy focuses on developing small nuclear power plants, providing services for the entire lifecycle of mini water-cooled reactors. Their reactors can generate both heat and electricity, making them suitable for various industrial applications while supporting clean technology initiatives. By leveraging proven nuclear technology and emphasizing standardization, Last Energy aims to make nuclear power more scalable and quickly deployable. The company's goal is to lead in the small nuclear sector, helping clients achieve their sustainability objectives.

Company Stage

Series B

Total Funding

$62.3M

Headquarters

Washington, District of Columbia

Founded

2020

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

5%

1 year growth

30%

2 year growth

84%
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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Growing interest in micro nuclear plants supports Last Energy's market expansion.
  • Successful $40M Series B funding indicates strong investor confidence.
  • Partnerships with DB Energy and Enea SA enhance market reach in Europe.

What critics are saying

  • Competition from nuclear fusion advancements could impact market position.
  • Potential regulatory delays in UK projects may affect timelines.
  • Dependence on external financing poses financial risks for project execution.

What makes Last Energy unique

  • Last Energy uses proven reactor technology for small modular nuclear power plants.
  • The company offers a first-of-its-kind delivery model for nuclear plant deployment.
  • Last Energy provides end-to-end services for the lifecycle of nuclear power plants.

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