Nuclear Reactor Engineer I

Requisition ID: 77252
Florida Power & Light Company is America's largest electric company, providing clean, affordable, and reliable electricity to more than 12 million people in Florida. We operate one of the cleanest power generation fleets in the U.S. and our reliability is among the best in the nation. Our goal is to achieve Real Zero carbon emissions from our operations by 2045 by expanding our solar capacity, increasing battery storage and bringing new renewable energy opportunities to Florida, while improving customer affordability and reliability. Are you interested in becoming a game-changer in the energy industry? Join our world-class team today!
Position Specific Description
At Florida Power & Light, we have a passion for taking your career to the next level. Our talented employees are our biggest asset to continued success. If you are interested in joining an operations team for an industry leading nuclear fleet, look no further. With seven Nuclear Reactors at four plant sites around the country, today, NextEra Energy's nuclear fleet is one of the largest in the nation. Currently, we are seeking a Reactor Engineer to join our Operations team at our Saint Lucie Nuclear Plant, located in beautiful sunny Jensen Beach, Florida.
In addition to the responsibilities in the overview, the specific Reactor Engineering activities include:

• Ensuring Technical Specification surveillances are performed on time, core parameters are monitored and trended, reactivity plans for power maneuvers are generated, and direct control room support is provided to Operations.
• Able to respond to emergent issues and interface with Operations to ensure safe and efficient operation of the core.
• Reactor engineers have a primary role in management of nuclear fuel.
• May be required to perform duties and/or assume an assignment outside of normal job duties and requirements to support refueling outages, as necessary
• Bachelor's Degree in Nuclear Engineering highly preferred

Job Overview
Employees in this job conducting extensive engineering analysis of technical decisions to support business unit objectives. Employees in this role perform engineering root cause analysis, develop cost effective countermeasures, and provide expert advice. Individuals develop scope, design criteria, perform data collection, and engineering analysis/design toward completion of large projects. The successful candidate is responsible for completing complex plant engineering tasks that require relevant experience and use of technical engineering principles.
Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Plans and coordinates engineering activities under general guidance
• Provides direction to less-experienced engineers and technicians
• Applies nuclear regulations and standards to work assignments
• Acts as a liaison to interfacing departments
• Performs engineering and analytical tasks to develop reliable, cost effective recommendations
• Uses advanced computer models to develop and study solution feasibility
• Prepares engineering documentation and assist with technical support for licensing and other regulatory proceedings
• Ensures procured materials and services meet engineering specifications
• Consults with peer engineers to ensure that solutions meet plant design
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Engineering
• Experience: 4+ years
• Nuclear Experience: 0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Special Requirements
Nuclear Specific Requirements

• None

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: Florida Power & Light Company
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable
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