Nuclear Engineer Associate - License Renewal Programs

NextEra Energy•Palo, IA

About The Position

NextEra Energy is seeking an entry-level engineer to support License Renewal (LR) and Subsequent License Renewal (SLR) activities at Duane Arnold Energy Center (DAEC) as the site prepares for restart and long-term operation. The role supports implementation and maintenance of aging management programs, tracks regulatory commitments, and plans, coordinates, and tracks required inspections, examinations, and program deliverables. The engineer reviews inspection and examination results for aging-related degradation, supports engineering evaluations, and assists with program documentation, corrective actions, NRC audits and inspections, licensing activities, and regulatory requests. The successful candidate collaborates with program owners, system engineers, maintenance, operations, and fleet subject matter experts to help meet program requirements and support safe, reliable plant operation. The role also develops knowledge of the plant licensing basis and applicable regulatory requirements while providing engineering support for site needs. It is an opportunity for an early-career engineering graduate to develop expertise in nuclear engineering, regulatory compliance, equipment reliability, and plant life extension while contributing to DAEC’s restart and future operation. This job supports the project and operational work of senior engineers. Employees perform fundamental engineering tasks using standard techniques, procedures, and criteria; participate in engineering analysis and evaluation; and test solutions to solve problems.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
GPA of 3.0 or greater.
Entry-level comprehension of engineering principles, theory, and their application to power plant systems, components, and structures.
Knowledge of the assigned Engineering specialty.

Nice To Haves

Internship experience.
Early-career graduates in Mechanical, Civil, Structural, or Materials Engineering are a suitable fit.
Internship, co-op, or engineering project experience.
Familiarity with nuclear power, industrial operations, or other regulated industries.
Knowledge of materials degradation, structural evaluations, mechanical systems, or reliability engineering.
EIT certification or progress toward professional licensure.
Experience with technical reporting, project coordination, or regulatory programs.

Responsibilities

Support License Renewal and Subsequent License Renewal activities at Duane Arnold Energy Center.
Support implementation and maintenance of aging management programs and track regulatory commitments.
Plan, coordinate, and track required inspections, examinations, and program deliverables.
Review inspection and examination results for aging-related degradation and support engineering evaluations.
Assist with program documentation, corrective action activities, NRC audits and inspections, licensing activities, and regulatory requests.
Collaborate with program owners, system engineers, maintenance, operations, and fleet subject matter experts.
Develop knowledge of the plant licensing basis and applicable regulatory requirements, and provide engineering support for site needs.
Perform fundamental engineering activities using standard techniques, procedures, and criteria.
Participate in the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems.
Prepare design change and technical evaluation research for review.
Develop test activities to evaluate recommended solutions and analyze data for result inconsistencies.
Coordinate engineering activities with other Engineering departments and company departments.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.