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Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

Nuclear Planner

IA · On-site

Nuclear Planner 12 Months Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant - Palo, IA Reporting to the Manager ... contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished ...

NuScale Power, LLC

Nuclear Contract Manager 3

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$85K - $113K/yr

The Nuclear Contract Manager 3 provides procurement and contract throughout the lifecycle of a ... Performs tasks as assigned to include, but not limited to, planning, bidder prequalification ...

NuScale Power, LLC

Nuclear Contract Manager 3

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$85K - $113K/yr

The Nuclear Contract Manager 3 provides procurement and contract throughout the lifecycle of a ... Performs tasks as assigned to include, but not limited to, planning, bidder prequalification ...

NuScale Power, LLC

Nuclear Contract Manager 3

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$85K - $113K/yr

The Nuclear Contract Manager 3 provides procurement and contract throughout the lifecycle of a ... Performs tasks as assigned to include, but not limited to, planning, bidder prequalification ...

NuScale Power, LLC

Nuclear Contract Manager 3

Houston, TX · On-site +1

$85K - $113K/yr

The Nuclear Contract Manager 3 provides procurement and contract throughout the lifecycle of a ... Performs tasks as assigned to include, but not limited to, planning, bidder prequalification ...

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How much do contract nuclear planner jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 6, 2026, the average yearly pay for contract nuclear planner in the United States is $69,591.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $54,000.00 and $81,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are some common challenges faced by contract nuclear planners, and how can they be addressed?

Contract Nuclear Planners often face challenges such as coordinating complex maintenance schedules, ensuring strict regulatory compliance, and managing communication across multidisciplinary teams. Navigating the high-stakes environment of a nuclear facility requires meticulous attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Building effective relationships with operations, engineering, and safety personnel can help streamline planning processes and minimize delays. Proactive communication and thorough documentation are key strategies for addressing these challenges and ensuring project milestones are met safely and efficiently.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a contract nuclear planner?

To thrive as a Contract Nuclear Planner, you need expertise in nuclear plant operations, project management, and maintenance planning, often supported by a technical degree and relevant experience in the nuclear industry. Familiarity with planning and scheduling software (such as Primavera P6), regulatory compliance systems, and safety protocols is typically required. Strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and effective communication abilities distinguish top performers in this role. These skills are essential to ensure safe, efficient, and compliant maintenance and outage planning in highly regulated nuclear environments.

What is a contract nuclear planner?

Contract Nuclear Planners are professionals responsible for developing, coordinating, and overseeing maintenance and outage schedules at nuclear power facilities, typically on a contract basis. They work closely with operations, engineering, and maintenance teams to ensure that all activities comply with regulatory standards and are completed safely and efficiently. Their duties often include resource allocation, timeline management, and documentation to support the safe operation of nuclear plants. Contract Nuclear Planners play a crucial role in minimizing downtime and ensuring regulatory compliance during scheduled outages or maintenance projects.
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Infographic showing various Contract Nuclear Planner job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 2% As Needed, 80% Full Time, 8% Part Time, and 10% Contract. Highlights an 94% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 5% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $69,591 per year, or $33.5 per hour.

Nuclear Planner

Westinghouse Electric Company, LLC

Palo, IA • Remote

Other

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 16 days ago

Job description

Nuclear Planner

12 Months

Duane Arnold Nuclear Plant - Palo, IA

Reporting to the Manager

Westinghouse is looking for Mechanical, Electrical and I&C Planners. There are remote and onsite opportunities.

3 - Mechanical Maintenance - 1 onsite / 2 remote

2 - Electrical Maintenance - 1 onsite / 1 remote

1 - I&C - remote

Key Responsibilities:

  • Identify and analyze work order tasks required to implement
  • preventive maintenance, modification, corrective, and surveillance activities
  • Develop work standards to support work packages
  • Provide guidance to more junior system planners to develop detailed elements of overall packages
  • Ability to create work packages for all disciplines, including but not
  • limited to proficiency in generating weld data sheets following ASME codes procedural requirements

Qualifications:

High School Grad / GED

Experience: 7+ years

Nuclear Experience: 7+ years

Experience using NAMS software

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree

Trade School Graduate

Experience: 10+ years

Nuclear Experience: 10+ years

Our Safety Pledge to You:

If you are as committed to your success as we are committed to your safety, then this is the position for you! For us, our guiding principle has always been and will continue to be the safety of our people. It's that simple!

Why WECTEC Staffing Services?

WECTEC Staffing Services delivers customer-focused solutions, offering everything from high-volume, cost-effective staffing to specialized niche roles, while maintaining best-in-class service. Our employees bring expertise across technical and corporate functions, supporting international contracts in over five countries. We invite you to explore opportunities within our distinguished global talent network.

WECTEC Staffing Services offers competitive pay to all of our employees. Additionally, most positions qualify for benefits including the following:

  • Comprehensive Health and Income Protection Benefits
  • 401(k) Savings Plan
  • Paid Vacations for Qualifying Positions

We are committed to transparency and equity in all our people practices. The base salary range for this position, which is dependent upon experience, qualifications and skills, is estimated to be $68.00 - $73.00.

WECTEC Staffing Services continues to successfully place professional and technical resources into key roles globally. You can learn more by visiting www.wectecstaffing.com

You can submit your completed application, and explore other available options, using the following link: careers.westinghousenuclear.com

Get connected with WECTEC Staffing Services on social media: LinkedIn

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