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Nuclear Engineer Associate License Renewal Programs

NextEra Energy

Job Location:

Palo, IA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer

Posted: 20 October 2026 (8 hours ago)

Application Deadline: 17 January 2027

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

NextEra Energy Resources is one of Americas largest wholesale electricity generators harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth strengthen communities and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

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. This position supports the implementation and maintenance of aging management programs tracks regulatory commitments and plans coordinates and tracks required inspections examinations and program deliverables. The role also 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 successful candidate will collaborate with program owners system engineers maintenance operations and fleet subject matter experts to ensure program requirements are met and support safe reliable plant operation. The role will also develop knowledge of the plant licensing basis and applicable regulatory requirements while providing engineering support for site needs. This opportunity is well suited for early-career graduates in Mechanical Civil Structural or Materials Engineering interested in developing expertise in nuclear engineering regulatory compliance equipment reliability and plant life extension while contributing to DAECs restart and future operation.

Preferred candidates may also have internship co-op or engineering project experience; familiarity with nuclear power industrial operations or other regulated industries; and knowledge of materials degradation structural evaluations mechanical systems or reliability engineering. EIT certification or progress toward professional licensure as well as experience with technical reporting project coordination or regulatory programs is also valued.

Job Overview

This 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.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

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

Required Qualifications

Bachelors - Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
GPA: 3.0 or greater
Experience: 0 years

Preferred Qualifications

None

Special Requirements

Nuclear Specific Requirements:

Entry level job requiring comprehension of engineering principles theory and their application to power plant systems components and structures
Knowledge of assigned Engineering specialty

Nuclear Specific Preferences:

Internship experience

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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.

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