Nuclear Engineering Analyst Associate - Configuration Management

Nuclear Engineering Analyst Associate - Configuration Management

Date: Oct 13, 2026

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

Company: NextEra Energy

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Position Specific Description

Be part of history as we restart Duane Arnold Energy Center. Support the restart by providing CAD drafting and configuration management support to engineering teams. In this entry‑level role, you’ll develop and revise controlled engineering drawings, maintain plant design documentation, and support modification packages to ensure accuracy, traceability, and compliance with nuclear quality standards. You’ll work closely with engineers across disciplines and gain hands‑on experience in a regulated nuclear environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, revise, and maintain engineering drawings using CAD software

• Incorporate redlines, as‑built information, and field markups into controlled documents

• Maintain configuration management and document control records

• Support plant modifications, design change closeout, and field walkdowns

• Ensure compliance with engineering standards, procedures, and quality requirements

• Occasional field work and flexibility during restart phases

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency with CAD software and ability to read engineering drawings

• Experience with Bentley MicroStation and/or SolidWorks

• Exposure to configuration management or quality programs

• Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear facility

Job Overview

This job prepares evaluations of nuclear system performance and applies standard engineering techniques to implement improvements. Employees in this role build knowledge by researching and investigating problems of a limited or less-complex nature.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Conducts fundamental investigation of nuclear system performance

• Performs root cause analysis of problems

• Follows direction to initiate corrective action processes

• Analyzes preventive maintenance programs of assigned systems

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• High School Grad / GED

• Associate's or Equivalent Experience

• Experience: 1+ years

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's - Engineering

Special Requirements

Nuclear Specific Requirements:

• Associate's in Engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent military training/experience

• Engineering or related technical experience: 2+ years

• Experience with engineering technology principles and theory as they relate to Engineering Technology and to power plant systems, components and structures

Nuclear Specific Preferences:

• Bachelor's in Engineering Technology or related technical discipline

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Employee Group: Exempt

Employee Type: Full Time

Job Category: Technical Specialist

Organization: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC

Relocation Provided: No

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