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Nuclear Civil Engineer - Principal

IA · On-site

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing ... As an experienced civil engineer, you'll tackle unprecedented technical challenges, developing ...

NextEra Energy

Nuclear Engineer I - Civil/Structural

IA · On-site

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing ... As an Engineer I, you will contribute to plant restoration, system recommissioning, and operational ...

NextEra Energy

Nuclear Engineer II

IA · On-site

$96K - $115K/yr

Requisition ID: 96660 NextEra Energy Resources is one of America's largest wholesale electricity ... As an Engineer I, you will contribute to plant restoration, system recommissioning, and operational ...

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NextEra Energy

Sr Engineer - Pittsburg, CA

Pittsburg, CA · On-site

$104K - $157K/yr

Requisition ID: 95864 NextEra Energy Transmission, LLC (NEET) is the leading competitive ... Position Specific Description NextEra Energy Transmission is seeking a Senior Engineer to join ...

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Do workers at NextEra Energy get paid breaks?

Yes. Most people get paid breaks.
73% of people say they get paid breaks.
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Does NextEra Energy pay people when they’re sick?

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90% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.
Based on data from 51 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

At NextEra Energy, are sick days and vacation days separate paid time off?

Sick days and vacation days are separate paid time off.
89% of people say they don’t have to use vacation days when they’re out sick.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

Is the health insurance from NextEra Energy affordable enough for their workers?

Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
100% of people say the health insurance costs are okay
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and June 2026.

Do people get paid time off at NextEra Energy?

Most people get paid time off work.
94% of people say they get paid time off.
Based on data from 31 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between May 2025 and June 2026.

How far ahead of time do people find out their work schedule?

Only some people find out their schedule four weeks ahead of time.
  • 37% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts one week or less ahead of time.
  • 16% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts two weeks ahead of time.
  • 11% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts three weeks ahead of time.
  • 37% of people with changing schedules find out their shifts four weeks or more ahead of time.

Based on data from 19 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do workers at NextEra Energy worry about hours?

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90% of people report they don’t worry about getting enough hours.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do NextEra Energy workers get to choose the shifts they work?

Some people don’t get to choose which shifts they work.
55% report that they don’t have enough control over which shifts they work.
Based on data from 33 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it for NextEra Energy workers to change shifts?

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43% of people report that it’s hard to change shifts if they need to.
Based on data from 28 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

How easy is it to get time off at NextEra Energy?

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92% of people report it’s easy to get time off.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do NextEra Energy managers change schedules at the last minute?

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87% of people say their manager doesn’t change their shift schedule at the last minute.
Based on data from 39 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

Do jobs at NextEra Energy spill into time workers aren’t paid for?

Rarely. The job doesn't usually spill into unpaid time.
18% of people report that their job takes up time that they don’t get paid for.
Based on data from 40 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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87% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.
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38% of people who care for a child or other relative report this isn’t a good place to work.
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Do people at NextEra Energy get to take their breaks without interruption?

Most people get breaks without interruption.
72% of people report that they get to take their breaks without interruption.
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63% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.
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91% of people report they enjoy their job.
Based on data from 46 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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67% of people report that they would recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.
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Most people got enough training when they started.
76% of people report they got enough training when they started working here.
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In the last year, 84% of people report being given support to advance their career here.
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77% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.
Based on data from 48 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and June 2026.

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69% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.
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Nuclear Civil Engineer - Principal

NextEra Energy

Palo, IA

Full-time

Re-posted 8 days ago

NextEra Energy rating

8.3

Company rating: 8.3 out of 10

Based on 54 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

23rd of 53 rated energy and utility

Job description

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!


 

Position Specific Description

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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