Nuclear Engineer I - Fuels

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Position Specific Description

We are seeking a nuclear engineer to join our team at the Jupiter West Corporate office. In this role, you will be responsible for providing technical expertise in support of Pressurized Water Reactor (PWR) and Boiling Water Reactor (BWR) nuclear plants, specifically in the areas of core design, fuel management, and safety analyses.

Key responsibilities include:

• Perform and oversee nuclear reactor analyses including core design, RSAC calculations, NDR calculations, and criticality analyses
• Perform and oversee LOCA and other safety analyses in accordance with NRC regulations
• Develop and enhance automation tools to standardize processes and reduce errors
• Serve as technical consultant to management on core design, fuel management, and safety analyses
• Execute advanced engineering projects requiring original concepts and minimal precedence

The selected candidate will have:

• Ability to work independently on complex engineering tasks requiring original problem-solving
• Proficiency in nuclear computer applications and engineering software
• Familiarity with core design and analysis process

Additionally, it is highly desired that the candidate will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering or related field
• Proficiency in Python or other object-oriented programming languages
• Strong understanding of NRC regulations and safety analysis requirements, particularly UFSAR Chapter 14/15 applications

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 from an ABET-accredited program
• Experience: 3+ years
• Nuclear Experience: 0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Special Requirements

Nuclear Specific Requirements

• None

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

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