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NextEra Energy lists this Nuclear Site Principal Engineer - I&C/Electrical opportunity in palo, Iowa. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Nuclear Site Principal Engineer - I&C/Electrical
Be part of history as we restart Duane Arnold Energy Center. As an experienced Instrumentation and Controls engineer, you'll tackle unprecedented technical challenges, developing innovative solutions for plant restoration, system recommissioning, and operational readiness. Your engineering expertise will drive critical decisions related to plant instrumentation, control systems, digital modernization, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and design modifications that support both the restart effort and long-term operation of the facility. This is a long-term role within the operating organization. You'll lead cross-functional teams, provide technical consultation to leadership, and serve as a liaison across disciplines during this historic nuclear restart and throughout the operating life of the plant. This is engineering at its most impactful—powering Iowa's clean energy future through innovation and technical excellence.
Job Overview: This job is responsible for developing technical recommendations to support complex nuclear projects and operations. Employees in this role perform advanced engineering activity and analysis that lead to the development of innovative concepts. Individuals participate in the development of new solutions involves the study of engineering principles, selection of areas for investigation, working through opportunities within scope, and communicating research findings. The successful candidate is responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments.
Job Duties & Responsibilities:
Works independently to perform engineering tasks with little or no precedence
Provides technical consultation to management
Applies nuclear industry standards and regulations to solve new problems and address situations
Manages project teams toward solutions using leadership prowess, problem solving, and conflict resolution techniques
Represents supervisor interests and serves in a backup capacity when necessary
Serves as technical liaison within and outside business unit
Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications:
Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Experience: 7+ years
Nuclear Experience: 0+ years
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.
Worksite address
palo, IA, 52324, US
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