Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineer Principal
NextEra Energy Resources · Jupiter, FL · 1 mo ago
ManagementFull-time
Position Specific Description
Help shape the future of clean energy by leading the technical foundation for risk-informed nuclear operations. This role plays a key part in the Duane Arnold restart, supporting PRA reconstitution, 10 CFR 50.69 implementation, and Risk-Informed Technical Specifications (RICT) to enable safe, efficient, and reliable plant operation.
This is a full-time, onsite role based at our Jupiter, FL office, supporting the Duane Arnold Energy Center restart. You’ll work closely with a highly collaborative fleet PRA and licensing team and play a visible leadership role mentoring engineers and influencing fleet-wide risk-informed applications.
Ideal Qualifications
- Extensive experience in PRA modeling and risk-informed applications within nuclear power
- Proven track record delivering licensing-grade technical products (e.g., LARs, PRA model updates, regulatory submittals)
- Hands-on experience with 10 CFR 50.69, RICT, or similar risk-informed regulatory initiatives
- Experience supporting NRC audits, inspections, or RAI responses strongly preferred
- Demonstrated leadership experience (technical lead, mentoring, or program ownership)
- Experience with BWR systems and PRA models preferred
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
Special Requirements
- Nuclear Specific Requirements: None