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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

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