Nuclear Engineer I

NextEra Energy

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Power & Light Company is seeking a nuclear engineer to join their team at the Jupiter West Corporate office. This role involves providing technical expertise for Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) nuclear plants, focusing on core design, fuel management, and safety analyses. The position requires performing and overseeing nuclear reactor analyses, including core design, RSAC calculations, NDR calculations, and criticality analyses. It also involves performing and overseeing LOCA and other safety analyses in accordance with NRC regulations, developing and enhancing automation tools for process standardization and error reduction, serving as a technical consultant to management, and executing advanced engineering projects. Employees in this job conduct extensive engineering analysis of technical decisions to support business unit objectives. They perform engineering root cause analysis, develop cost-effective countermeasures, and provide expert advice. Individuals develop scope, design criteria, perform data collection, and engineering analysis/design toward the completion of large projects. The successful candidate is responsible for completing complex plant engineering tasks that require relevant experience and the use of technical engineering principles.

Requirements

Ability to work independently on complex engineering tasks requiring original problem-solving
Proficiency in nuclear computer applications and engineering software
Familiarity with core design and analysis process
Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field
Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Experience: 3+ years
Nuclear Experience: 0+ years

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in Python or other object-oriented programming languages
Strong understanding of NRC regulations and safety analysis requirements, particularly UFSAR Chapter 14/15 applications

Responsibilities

Perform and oversee nuclear reactor analyses including core design, RSAC calculations, NDR calculations, and criticality analyses
Perform and oversee LOCA and other safety analyses in accordance with NRC regulations
Develop and enhance automation tools to standardize processes and reduce errors
Serve as technical consultant to management on core design, fuel management, and safety analyses
Execute advanced engineering projects requiring original concepts and minimal precedence
Plans and coordinates engineering activities under general guidance
Provides direction to less-experienced engineers and technicians
Applies nuclear regulations and standards to work assignments
Acts as a liaison to interfacing departments
Performs engineering and analytical tasks to develop reliable, cost effective recommendations
Uses advanced computer models to develop and study solution feasibility
Prepares engineering documentation and assist with technical support for licensing and other regulatory proceedings
Ensures procured materials and services meet engineering specifications
Consults with peer engineers to ensure that solutions meet plant design
Performs other job-related duties as assigned