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NextEra Energy

Nuclear Engineer Senior

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A Nuclear Engineer researches and develops technology and systems that use nuclear energy and radiation. Maintains the safety of existing nuclear power systems, or develops nuclear power sources, or develops industrial and medical uses for radioactive material.

$130,584 / year median in Florida

+9% projected growth

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Job Description

Requisition ID:
95804 Florida Power & Light Company is the largest electric utility in the U.S., providing reliable energy to nearly 12 million Floridians. With one of the nation's most fuel-efficient, cost-effective power generation fleets and industry-leading reliability, we're redefining what's possible in energy. Want to be part of something powerful? Join our outstanding team and help shape the future of energy. Position Specific Description The Fleet Reliability Engineer supports the nuclear fleet by providing technical expertise to improve equipment reliability, reduce risk, and ensure safe, compliant operation of critical plant systems. This role focuses on reliability and lifecycle management of electrical and I&C (instrumentation and control) support system performance, monitoring, and troubleshooting across the fleet. Responsibilities and Duties
  • Provide fleet-level reliability engineering support for electrical control systems for cranes, hoists, and heavy lifting equipment
  • Apply electrical and/or I&C expertise to support control systems, instrumentation, condition monitoring, and equipment diagnostics.
  • Perform root cause evaluations and develop corrective actions for equipment performance issues and adverse events.
  • Support lifecycle management plans, obsolescence evaluations, and modernization strategies.
  • Interface with site engineering, maintenance, vendors, and OEMs to resolve technical issues and implement improvements.
  • Ensure compliance with applicable codes, standards, regulatory commitments, and nuclear quality requirements.
  • Support outage planning and execution activities as needed.
Work Environment and Culture This position is based in Jupiter West, Florida and works within the Fleet Reliability Engineering team. The role partners closely with site engineering, operations, and maintenance across the nuclear fleet. The work environment is collaborative, technically rigorous, and focused on continuous improvement, risk reduction, and operational excellence. Preferred Qualifications
  • Nuclear power plant experience.
  • Reliability engineering or lifecycle management experience.
  • Familiarity with applicable codes (e.
g., ASME, NUREG, plant programs).Job Overview This job is responsible for performing engineering activities that support projects and operations across the nuclear business. Employees in this role apply broad nuclear plant engineering experience and principles to make decisions and recommendations. Individuals work with independence and have wide latitude to exercise judgment over technical solution development. Job Duties & Responsibilities Performs highly complex engineering tasks that require knowledge and experience with nuclear industry standards and regulations Leads discussions in a group setting to resolve problems or coordinate design production Applies nuclear industry standards and regulations to solve new problems and address situations Serves as technical liaison within the nuclear business unit Performs other job-related duties as assigned Required Qualifications Bachelor's - Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
Experience:
5+ 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:
ExemptEmployee Type:
Full TimeJob Category:
EngineeringOrganization:
Florida Power & Light Company 
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. #LI-DN1