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DNJP23480 - Nuclear Civil Design Engineer III - Southport, NC - 3 years ReNuke Services is seeking a Nuclear Civil Design Engineer III for our client's site in Southport, NC! Description: The Duke ...

As an experienced civil engineer, you'll tackle unprecedented technical challenges, developing ... Experience working in licensed commercial nuclear power generation with established regulatory and ...

DNJP23088 - Civil Design Engineer III - Southport, NC - 3 years ReNuke Services is seeking a Civil Design Engineer III - Nuclear for our client"s site in Southport, NC! Description: The Duke Energy ...

Civil Engineer

Camden, NJ · On-site

$75K - $145K/yr

Holtec International seeks qualified applicants for the Civil Engineer position in its Civil Design & Construction department with the company's Nuclear Power division. This department is responsible ...

Susquehanna Nuclear is a member in good standing with the Utilities Service Alliance. Located less ... Works independently with minimal guidance using knowledge of civil engineering concepts. May ...

Susquehanna Nuclear is a member in good standing with the Utilities Service Alliance. Located less ... Works independently with minimal guidance using knowledge of civil engineering concepts. May ...

Susquehanna Nuclear is a member in good standing with the Utilities Service Alliance. Located less ... Works independently with minimal guidance using knowledge of civil engineering concepts. May ...

D'Leon Consulting Engineers is seeking a Civil Engineer in Seattle, WA. Job Overview: We are seeking ... and contractual obligations. * Maintain effective communication with stakeholders, including ...

With our innovative centralized shipyard manufacturing approach, we can put nuclear power on a cost ... Role Summary The Owner's Civil Engineer provides technical leadership and owner's oversight for ...

Civil Engineer

Mineral, VA · On-site

$44 - $45/hr

Maintain high standards of documentation rigor for nuclear safety and compliance. Required Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in Civil Engineering. * 2-5 years of relevant experience. * Experience ...

Civil Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

CIVIL ENGINEER Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Civil Engineer by joining our ... Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and ...

Civil Engineer

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80K - $100K/yr

CIVIL ENGINEER Contribute your expertise, skills, and experience as a Civil Engineer by joining our ... Negotiate revisions, changes, and additions to contractual agreements with sub-consultants and ...

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What is the difference between Contractual Nuclear Civil Engineer vs Nuclear Civil Engineer?

AspectContractual Nuclear Civil EngineerNuclear Civil Engineer
CredentialsEngineering degree, nuclear safety certifications, contractual agreementsEngineering degree, nuclear safety certifications, full-time employment
Work EnvironmentProject-based sites, contractual projects, temporary assignmentsPermanent facilities, nuclear plants, ongoing operations
Employer & Industry UsageContracting firms, project-based nuclear projectsNuclear power plants, government agencies, permanent employers

Contractual Nuclear Civil Engineers typically work on temporary, project-specific assignments within nuclear facilities, often through contracting firms. In contrast, Nuclear Civil Engineers are usually employed full-time by nuclear power plants or government agencies, focusing on ongoing maintenance and safety. Both roles require similar credentials but differ mainly in employment type and work setting.

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Nuclear Civil Engineer - Principal

Nuclear Civil Engineer - Principal

NextEra Energy

Palo, IA

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NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's 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!


 

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Be part of history as we restart Duane Arnold Energy Center. As an experienced civil 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 design, and modification of plant structures, regulatory compliance, and structural evaluations that support both the restart effort and longterm operation of existing plant structures and systems.

This is a longterm role within the operating organization. You'll lead crossfunctional 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.
To be successful in this role, you may also bring: 

  • Principallevel structural engineering experience supporting commercial power generation facilities
  • Experience with concrete and steel structures, seismic design, structural analysis, and evaluation of plant structures; familiarity with load handling systems and rigging
  • Familiarity with pipe stress analysis and structural interface with piping systems, including ASME or nuclear design codes
  • Experience working in licensed commercial nuclear power generation with established regulatory and configuration control processes
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
Preferred Qualifications
  • None
Special Requirements

Nuclear Specific Requirements:

  • 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 recruiting-coordinator.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information.

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