Probabilistic Risk Assessment; PRA Engineer Principal

Position: Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineer Principal
** Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineer Principal*
* ** Date:
** May 21, 2026

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

** Company:
** Next Era Energy

Next Era 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*
* 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.

+ Lead modernization of the PRA model to align with current industry and fleet standards, including internal events, flooding, and fire (all-hazards approach)

+ Develop licensing-quality PRA inputs supporting 10 CFR 50.69 LAR and Risk-Informed Technical Specification (RICT) initiatives

+ Support NRC audits and Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), ensuring technical rigor and regulatory alignment

+ Translate complex risk insights into actionable recommendations for plant decisions and long-term strategy

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 Overview*
* This job is responsible for developing technical recommendations to support complex nuclear projects and operations. Employees in this role perform advanced engineering activity and analysis that lead to the development of innovative concepts. Individuals participate in the development of new solutions involves the study of engineering principles, selection of areas for investigation, working through opportunities within scope, and communicating research findings.

The successful candidate is responsible for interpreting, organizing, executing and coordinating assignments.

** 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

Next Era 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:
** Next Era Energy Duane Arnold, LLC

** Relocation Provided:
** Yes, if applicable

Next Era 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…