Nuclear Engineering Analyst Associate - Configuration Management

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Date: Oct 13, 2026

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

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

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 Micro Station and/or Solid Works
• Exposure to configuration management or quality programs
• Ability to obtain unescorted access to a nuclear facility

• 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

• High School Grad / GED
• Associate's or Equivalent Experience
• Experience:
  
  1+ years

• Bachelor's - Engineering

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

Employee Group: Exempt
Employee Type: Full Time
Job Category: Technical Specialist
Organization: Next Era Energy Duane Arnold, LLC
Relocation Provided: No

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 expression, genetics, disability, protected veteran status or any other basis prohibited by law.

Next Era 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 recruiting-coordinator.sh , providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you.

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