Nuclear NextGen Operations

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Date: Sep 30, 2026

Location(s): Seabrook, NH, US, 03874

Company: Next Era Energy

Requisition : 96164

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

Basic Qualifications

Actively enrolled in a Bachelor's degree program in Engineering or a closely related technical discipline.

Expected graduation date of May 2029.

Minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0.

Ability to meet plant access requirements and comply with applicable site expectations.

Interest in power generation, plant systems, engineering application, or nuclear operations.

The Next Gen Operator – Nuclear Operations Development Program is a structured, multi-year, part-time development role designed to build future nuclear operations talent through progressive training, plant exposure, and operations-focused learning. This role is intended for high-performing engineering students and is designed as a direct pathway into long-term nuclear operations careers. Unlike a traditional summer internship, this role is structured as a year-round, part-time position integrated with the student's academic schedule.

The program is designed to support degree completion while maintaining consistent development against defined learning milestones.

Seabrook Station Nuclear Plant, will provide Next Gen Operators with exposure to plant systems, safe and reliable operations, and fleet operating standards within a structured development environment.

Program Structure & Part-Time Commitment

Year-round, part-time role designed to fit alongside academic responsibilities.

Structured learning activities may include self-study, remote learning modules, knowledge checks, and onsite familiarization activities.

Regular communication with the assigned supervisor, mentor, or training lead is expected, including recurring progress check-ins.

Program participation is intended to continue across academic terms and is not limited to a single summer assignment.

Participants are expected tomaintaingood academic standing while making steady progress through assigned development milestones.

Key Responsibilities

Participate in structured operations training and qualification activities aligned to operator fundamentals.

Perform plant system walkdowns, equipment observations, and field familiarization activities.

Support control room observation and operational awareness activities under supervision.

Apply engineering fundamentals to plant systems, equipment performance, and real operating conditions.

Assist with procedure validation, documentation updates, tagging awareness, and configuration control activities, as assigned.

Complete assigned learning modules, knowledge checks, and development tasksin accordance with program expectations.

Maintain consistent progress toward program milestones and communicate barriers or schedule conflict sin a timely manner.

Complete an operations-focused project or assigned deliverable for review with site leadership or program leadership.

Program Differentiators

Part-time, multi-term development model rather than a traditional internship.

Direct exposure to nuclear plant systems, operating standards, and operational fundamentals.

Structured development aligned to future nuclear operations and licensed operator career pathways.

Development supported by Operations and Training leadership through a fleet-aligned Next Gen Ops framework.

Performance & Engagement Expectations

Maintain a…