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Nuclear Engineer Associate

NextEra Energy • Jupiter, FL • 7h ago

Date: Feb 16, 2026

Location(s): Jupiter, FL, US, 33478

Company: NextEra Energy

Requisition ID: 93474

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

We are seeking an 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 fuel reliability, fuel mechanical design, fuel fabrication oversight, and project management. Key responsibilities include:

Lead and manage the nuclear fleet's fuel reliability program

Evaluate fuel mechanical design and manufacturing process changes

Performs oversight of the fuel vendor's fuel fabrication

Manage nuclear fuel fabrication contracts and serve as lead fuel vendor interface

Serve as technical consultant to management on fuel reliability, fuel mechanical design, and fuel fabrication oversight

Develop and enhance automation tools to standardize processes and reduce errors

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 fuel reliability, fuel mechanical designs and fuel fabrication oversight

Strong project management skills and experience

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

Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or related field

Familiarity with Python or other object-oriented programming languages

Strong analytical and modeling skills with advanced proficiency in Excel

Strong understanding of NRC regulations

Job Overview

This job supports the project and operational work of senior engineers. Employees in this role perform fundamental engineering tasks that require the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria. Individuals participate in the engineering analysis and evaluation process and test solutions to solve problems.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

Performs fundamental engineering activities that require the application of standard techniques, procedures and criteria

Participates in the analysis and evaluation of engineering problems

Prepares design change and technical evaluation research for review

Develops test activity to evaluate recommended solutions and analyzes data for result inconsistencies

Coordinates Engineering activities with other Engineering departments and with other company departments

Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

Bachelor's - Engineering

Experience: 0+ years

Preferred Qualifications

None

Special Requirements

Nuclear Specific Requirements:

Entry level job requiring comprehension of engineering principles, theory, and their application to power plant systems, components, and structures

Knowledge of assigned Engineering specialty

Nuclear Specific Preferences:

Internship experience

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Clickto learn more.

Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Engineering

Organization: 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, 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.

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