Nuclear Site Principal Engineer - I&C/Electrical

NextEra Energy Resources; Iowa; On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation provided

Job summary

NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC is seeking an experienced Instrumentation and Controls engineer to support the restart and long-term operation of the Duane Arnold Energy Center. You will tackle complex technical challenges, drive system modernization, and ensure regulatory compliance across instrumentation and control platforms.

Lead cross-functional teams, provide engineering guidance to leadership, and coordinate across disciplines during this historic nuclear restart and throughout the

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 7+ years of engineering experience.
• Nuclear experience not required.

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.

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Job description

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Date: Aug 24, 2026

Location(s): Palo, IA, US, 52324

Company: NextEra Energy

NextEra Energy Resources is one of America’s largest wholesale electricity generators, harnessing diverse energy sources to power progress. We deliver tailored energy solutions that fuel economic growth, strengthen communities, and help customers achieve their energy goals. Ready to make a lasting impact? Take the next step in your career with us!

Position Specific Description

Be part of history as we restart Duane Arnold Energy Center. As an experienced Instrumentation and Controls engineer, you'll tackle unprecedented technical challenges, developing innovative solutions for plant restoration, system recommissioning, and operational readiness. Your engineering expertise will drive critical decisions related to plant instrumentation, control systems, digital modernization, cybersecurity, regulatory compliance, and design modifications that support both the restart effort and long‑term operation of the facility.

This is a long‑term role within the operating organization. You'll lead cross‑functional teams, provide technical consultation to leadership, and serve as a liaison across disciplines during this historic nuclear restart and throughout the operating life of the plant. This is engineering at its most impactful—powering Iowa's clean energy future through innovation and technical excellence.

To be successful in this role, you may also bring:

• Principal-level instrumentation and controls engineering experience supporting commercial power generation facilities.
• Knowledge of measurement and instrumentation principles, including calibration methodologies, instrument performance, uncertainty analysis, setpoint development, and control system response.
• Familiarity with both analog and digital systems, and instrumentation and control reliability considerations such as electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) and equipment qualification.
• Experience supporting digital upgrades, control system lifecycle management, industrial cybersecurity initiatives, or modernization of plant instrumentation and control platforms.
• Familiarity with power plant processes and associated measurement and control techniques, including steam, feedwater, condensate, reactor support, turbine-generator, balance‑of‑plant, and auxiliary systems.
• Experience working in licensed commercial nuclear power generation with established regulatory, design control, and configuration management processes.

Job Overview

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

Preferred Qualifications

• None

Special Requirements

Nuclear Specific Requirements:

• None

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Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Engineering
Organization: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC
Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable

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