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Nuclear Project Manager - Project Bound

NextEra Energy
Palo, IA, US, 52324, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 29 May 2026

About the role

Requisition ID:  95362 

 

NextEra 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

Responsible for the completion of assigned complex or long-term projects within budgetary and scheduling guidelines. Independently handles moderately complex projects and/or projects for small to medium-sized areas, requiring in-depth knowledge of the Nuclear industry, specifically relating but not limited to engineering. Responsible for managing complex projects and plant modifications, including safety-related systems. Strategic planning is required to optimize resource use. Personally controls and authorizes projects with budgets up to $1,000,000. Education: BS Degree required in Engineering or Construction Management (or related technical field).Relevant Preferred Experience: Minimum of 10 years nuclear experience,Manages highly complex projects and plant modifications, including safety-related systemsResponsibilities: Leads strategic planning to optimize resource use and ensures operational readiness for turnkey processes.Other: Provides technical consultation, resolves complex issues, and signs off on project deliverables. This is a full time project bound role with expected duration thru October 31, 2028. 

Job Overview

This position is responsible for the completion of substantial projects that support nuclear objectives. Employees in this role lead projects that vary with regard to resource requirements, functional interaction, direction, scope, and timeframe. Individuals maintain project momentum, report completion status, and control costs to budget.

Job Duties & Responsibilities


•   Leads substantial and complex projects independently to ensure completion in accordance with schedule date
•   Develops project plans such that stakeholders and contributors understand their assignments and timing
•   Deploys resources efficiently, ensuring that work performance flows without bottlenecks and gaps
•   Innovates solutions to problems that arise from changing project circumstances
•   Values and effectively incorporates certain functional experts into projects
•   Calculates costs and controls expenses to budget
•   Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Required Qualifications


•  High School Grad / GED
•  Bachelor's or Equivalent Experience
•  Experience: 4+ years
•  Min Exp in Lieu of Degree:9+ years

Preferred Qualifications


•  Bachelor's - Engineering

 

NextEra Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members. Click here to learn more.

 

Employee Group:  Exempt
Employee Type:  Projectbound FT
Job Category:  Project Management
Organization:  NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC 
Relocation Provided:  No

 

NextEra 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. 

 

NextEra 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.sharedmailbox@nexteraenergy.com, providing your name, telephone number and the best time for us to reach you. 

 

NextEra Energy will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or

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