Nuclear Reactor Engineer II

Employer description

Requisition ID:  98670 

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Position Specific Description

At NextEra Energy, we have a passion for taking your career to the next level. Our talented employees are our biggest asset to continued success. If you are interested in joining an operations team for an industry leading nuclear fleet, look no further. With seven nuclear reactors at four plant sites around the country, NextEra Energy’s nuclear fleet is one of the largest in the nation. Currently, we are seeking a Reactor Engineer to join our Operations team at the Duane Arnold Energy Center, located in Palo, Iowa. 

Duane Arnold represents one of the most unique and exciting opportunities in the nuclear industry today. As part of NextEra Energy’s historic restart of this BWR facility, you will join a growing team of dedicated professionals working to restore and return this plant to safe, reliable power generation. This is a rare ground-floor opportunity to shape the culture, processes, and technical foundation of a restarting nuclear plant.

In addition to the job responsibilities outlined below, specific Reactor Engineering duties include:

Ensure compliance with Technical Specification surveillance requirements through the timely execution of reactor core monitoring and analysis activities, including Local Power Range Monitor (LPRM) and Average Power Range Monitor (APRM) calibrations, thermal limits monitoring, and continuous evaluation of core operating parameters such as MFLPD, MCPR, and LHGR to verify operation within established limits.
Develop, review, and implement reactivity management strategies to support safe and efficient plant operation, including power maneuvers, control rod pattern adjustments, coastdown operations, and overall core performance evaluations. Provide technical guidance and real-time support to Operations during reactivity evolutions and reactor core assessments.
Respond effectively to emergent plant conditions by performing technical evaluations, identifying corrective actions, and collaborating closely with Operations and other station organizations to ensure the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of the reactor core.
Support refueling outages and plant startup or restart activities by assuming special assignments and performing duties outside the normal scope of responsibilities as needed to achieve outage and operational milestones.
A degree in Nuclear Engineering is strongly preferred; equivalent technical education and relevant reactor engineering experience may be considered.

Job Overview
This job performs activities in support of engineering operations and project completion. Employees in this role conduct engineering root cause analysis and develop cost-effective countermeasures. Individuals also perform engineering fundamental activities to support operations.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Performs engineering/analytical tasks to develop reliable, cost-effective recommendations
Uses advanced computer models to develop and study solution feasibility
Prepares engineering documentation and assists with technical support for licensing and other regulatory proceedings
Ensures procured materials and services meet engineering specifications
Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications

Bachelor’s - Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Experience: 2+ years
Nuclear Experience: 0+ years
Preferred Qualifications

None  

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Full Time
Job Category:  Engineering
Organization:  NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  Yes, if applicable

NextEra Energy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, age, national origin, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law. 

NextEra Energy provides reasonable accommodation in its application and selection process for qualified individuals, including accommodations related to compliance with conditional job offer requirements, consistent with federal, state, and local laws. Supporting medical or religious documentation will be required where applicable and permitted by applicable law. To request a reasonable accommodation, please send an e-mail to [email protected], providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. 

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