NextGen Operator – Nuclear Operations Development Program
NextEra Energy, Inc.
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Location Type: Office
Location: Florida City • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Participate in structured operations training, coursework, and qualification activities aligned with nuclear operator development pathways
- Support control room and field operations by observing licensed operators and assisting with approved operational tasks under supervision
- Complete simulator training, systems training, and on-the-job learning activities as assigned
- Perform operations-focused assignments and on-site activities to develop knowledge of nuclear plant systems and procedures
- Participate in daily plant activities supporting safe and reliable operations, including equipment observations and operational support activities
- Conduct field walk-downs and support plant documentation reviews and procedure validation efforts
- Demonstrate professional behaviors, accountability, and a strong nuclear safety focus
- Maintain required training records, qualification documentation, and program milestones
- Engage in mentoring, coaching, and feedback sessions with Operations leadership and Training staff.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Actively enrolled as a full-time student at an accredited college or university
- Pursuing a Bachelor’s degree or higher in Engineering
- Maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale
- Meet nuclear site access, training, and safety requirements for a regulated work environment
- Prior coursework or exposure to nuclear power generation or industrial systems (preferred)
- Interest in nuclear plant operations and long-term licensed operator career pathways (preferred)
- Technical aptitude demonstrated through labs, internships, co-ops, or hands-on mechanical/electrical experience (preferred)
- Strong safety mindset and professionalism in a regulated environment (preferred).
Benefits
- NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
nuclear power generationindustrial systemsmechanical experienceelectrical experiencesimulator trainingsystems trainingoperations-focused assignmentsprocedure validationequipment observationsoperational support
Soft Skills
professionalismaccountabilitynuclear safety focusmentoringcoachingfeedbackstrong safety mindset
Certifications
High School DiplomaGED