Nuclear Civil Engineer - Principal
About The Position
Be part of history as we restart Duane Arnold Energy Center. As an experienced civil engineer, you'll tackle unprecedented technical challenges, developing innovative solutions for plant restoration, system recommissioning, and operational readiness. Your engineering expertise will drive critical decisions related to design, and modification of plant structures, regulatory compliance, and structural evaluations that support both the restart effort and long‑term operation of existing plant structures and systems. This is a long‑term role within the operating organization. You'll lead cross‑functional teams, provide technical consultation to leadership, and serve as a liaison across disciplines during this historic nuclear restart and throughout the operating life of the plant. This is engineering at its most impactful—powering Iowa's clean energy future through innovation and technical excellence.
Requirements
- Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
- 7+ years Nuclear Experience: 0+ years
Nice To Haves
- Principal-level structural engineering experience supporting commercial power generation facilities
- Experience with concrete and steel structures, seismic design, structural analysis, and evaluation of plant structures; familiarity with load handling systems and rigging
- Familiarity with pipe stress analysis and structural interface with piping systems, including ASME or nuclear design codes
- Experience working in licensed commercial nuclear power generation with established regulatory and configuration control processes
Responsibilities
- Works independently to perform engineering tasks with little or no precedence
- Provides technical consultation to management
- Applies nuclear industry standards and regulations to solve new problems and address situations
- Manages project teams toward solutions using leadership prowess, problem solving, and conflict resolution techniques
- Represents supervisor interests and serves in a backup capacity when necessary
- Serves as technical liaison within and outside business unit
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Benefits
- Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Principal
