Nuclear Engineer Associate

NextEra Energy

About The Position

Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation’s most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we’re redefining what’s possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy. We are seeking an engineer to join our team at the Jupiter West Corporate office. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise in support of Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) nuclear plants, specifically in the areas of fuel reliability, fuel mechanical design, fuel fabrication oversight, and project management. Key responsibilities include: Lead and manage the nuclear fleet’s fuel reliability program Evaluate fuel mechanical design and manufacturing process changes Performs oversight of the fuel vendor’s fuel fabrication Manage nuclear fuel fabrication contracts and serve as lead fuel vendor interface Serve as technical consultant to management on fuel reliability, fuel mechanical design, and fuel fabrication oversight Develop and enhance automation tools to standardize processes and reduce errors Execute advanced engineering projects requiring original concepts and minimal precedence The selected candidate will have: Ability to work independently on complex engineering tasks requiring original problem-solving Proficiency in fuel reliability, fuel mechanical designs and fuel fabrication oversight Strong project management skills and experience Additionally, it is highly desired that the candidate will have: Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field Familiarity with Python or other object-oriented programming languages Strong analytical and modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel Strong understanding of NRC regulations Job OverviewThis job supports the project and operational work of senior engineers. Employees in this role perform fundamental engineering tasks that require the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Individuals participate in the engineering analysis and evaluation process and test solutions to solve problems.

Requirements

Bachelor's - Engineering
Experience: 0+ years
Ability to work independently on complex engineering tasks requiring original problem-solving
Proficiency in fuel reliability, fuel mechanical designs and fuel fabrication oversight
Strong project management skills and experience
Entry level job requiring comprehension of engineering principles, theory, and their application to power plant systems, components, and structures
Knowledge of assigned Engineering specialty

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field
Familiarity with Python or other object-oriented programming languages
Strong analytical and modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel
Strong understanding of NRC regulations
Internship experience

Responsibilities

Lead and manage the nuclear fleet’s fuel reliability program
Evaluate fuel mechanical design and manufacturing process changes
Performs oversight of the fuel vendor’s fuel fabrication
Manage nuclear fuel fabrication contracts and serve as lead fuel vendor interface
Serve as technical consultant to management on fuel reliability, fuel mechanical design, and fuel fabrication oversight
Develop and enhance automation tools to standardize processes and reduce errors
Execute advanced engineering projects requiring original concepts and minimal precedence
Performs fundamental engineering activities that require the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria
Participates in the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems
Prepares design change and technical evaluation research for review
Develops test activity to evaluate recommended solutions and analyzes data for result inconsistencies
Coordinates Engineering activities with other Engineering departments and with other company departments
Performs other job-related duties as assigned