Nuclear Engineer Associate - License Renewal Programs
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 plant operation. The role supports implementation and maintenance of aging management programs, regulatory commitment tracking, and the planning, coordination, and tracking of required inspections, examinations, and program deliverables. It reviews inspection and examination results for aging-related degradation, supports engineering evaluations, and assists with program documentation, corrective action activities, NRC audits and inspections, licensing activities, and regulatory requests. The engineer collaborates with program owners, system engineers, maintenance, operations, and fleet subject matter experts to help ensure program requirements are met and support safe, reliable plant operation. The position develops knowledge of the plant licensing basis and applicable regulatory requirements while providing engineering support for site needs. This is an entry-level role suited to graduates interested in nuclear engineering, regulatory compliance, equipment reliability, and plant life extension. Employees perform fundamental engineering tasks using standard techniques, procedures, and criteria; participate in engineering analysis and evaluation; and test solutions to solve problems. The role supports project and operational work of senior engineers.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
- GPA of 3.0 or greater.
- 0+ years of experience.
- Comprehension of engineering principles, theory, and their application to power plant systems, components, and structures.
- Knowledge of assigned Engineering specialty.
Nice To Haves
- Internship experience.
Responsibilities
- Support implementation and maintenance of aging management programs for License Renewal and Subsequent License Renewal activities.
- Track regulatory commitments and 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 to help meet program requirements and support safe, reliable plant operation.
- Provide engineering support for site needs and develop knowledge of the plant licensing basis and applicable regulatory requirements.
- 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 activity 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.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
