[Skip to main content](#main-content) [ OpenNash ](https://opennash.com/) / [Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [ 01 Search jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/search/)[ 02 Companies](https://jobs.opennash.com/explore/)[ 03 Hiring report](https://jobs.opennash.com/reports/hiring/)[ 04 AI assistants](https://jobs.opennash.com/connect/)[ 05 How it works](https://jobs.opennash.com/methodology/) NextEra Energy · Location(S): Palo, IA # Nuclear Simulator Software Engineering Analyst Senior Location: Palo, IA, US Senior individual contributor Software Engineering Listed on NextEra Energy’s official careers site. Listed as of November 1, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on NextEra Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/job/Palo-Nuclear-Simulator-Software-Engineering-Analyst-Senior-IA-52324/1444759900/) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [NextEra Energy](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/) / Nuclear Simulator Software Engineering Analyst Senior ## Job description ### Requisition ID 98329 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 The Nuclear Simulator Software Engineering Analyst Senior is the technical owner for the reliability, availability, fidelity, and lifecycle of the Duane Arnold Simulator and associated training devices, delivering standards-compliant, deterministic, and resilient platforms that support operator training and NRC exam readiness. This role spans power systems, DCS/IO, OS/automation, networking, and configuration control, and operates at an analyst level with deep hands-on technical expertise. This is an on-site, hands-on role at the Duane Arnold Energy Center in Palo, Iowa. The incumbent collaborates closely with training, operations, engineering, IT/OT, and vendors in a safety- and compliance-focused environment. The role requires occasional after-hours support, participation in witnessed drills. This job plans and executes activities regarding engineering projects of unique and multi-faceted complexity. Employees in this role use nuclear engineering expertise to communicate recommendations concerning major company programs. ### Job Duties & Responsibilities - Serves as technical liaison to individuals within and outside the organization - Works independently regarding technical matters pertaining to area of expertise - Evaluates, monitors and conducts trend analyses on the performance of assigned nuclear systems - Troubleshoots systems, performs predictive and root cause analysis, and initiates corrective action - Designs, performs and verifies analysis of preventive maintenance programs of assigned systems - Prepares and reviews complex engineering documents using nuclear industry standards and regulations - Performs other job-related duties as assigned ### Required Qualifications High School Grad / GED Associate's or Equivalent Experience Experience: 4+ years Nuclear Experience: 3+ years ### Preferred Qualifications Bachelor's - Engineering Special Requirements Nuclear Specific Requirements: Associate's in Engineering, Engineering Technology or equivalent military training/experience Engineering or related technical experience: 4+ years Completion of approved industry training (e.g., EPRI, NACE, ASME) in area of expertise Comprehension of engineering principles and theories as they relate to Engineering Technology and to power plant systems, components and structures Experience developing ability to provide standards, design and functional requirements Nuclear Specific Preferences: Bachelor's in Engineering Technology or related technical field 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: Full Time Job Category: Technical Specialist Organization: NextEra Energy Duane Arnold, LLC Relocation Provided: Yes, if applicable 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 applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. NextEra Energy does not accept any unsolicited resumes or referrals from any third-party recruiting firms or agencies. Please see our policy for more information. #LI-CC2 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Not stated - First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026 - Last checked: Nov 1, 2026 - Listed for: Under a day - Location: Location: Palo, IA, US[Apply on NextEra Energy’s careers site →](https://jobs.nexteraenergy.com/job/Palo-Nuclear-Simulator-Software-Engineering-Analyst-Senior-IA-52324/1444759900/) ## Hiring at NextEra Energy - Open jobs: 284 - New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections - Tracked since: Jul 9, 2026 [All NextEra Energy jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/) · [Weekly hiring report](/reports/hiring/) ## More jobs at NextEra Energy ### [Nuclear Employee Concerns Program Coordinator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/4b4e32bf2312ab4d3c17/) Location: Palo, IA, US ### [Nuclear Senior Assurance Analyst](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/e892ddd44ef33d51599d/) Location: Palo, IA, US ### [Reactor Operator - License Class (Duane Arnold)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/c7f1e9f5a6dab8df6f45/) Location: Palo, IA, US ### [Prin Software Development Eng](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/a5b465c7e23289f2a220/) Juno Beach, FL, US ### [Prin Software Development Eng](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/nextera-energy/jobs/745f7ce032231d999834/) St. Paul, MN, US ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Senior Software Engineer — RISC-V Instruction Set Simulator (Simulator Engineer)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/6452d1b9b098c27cdca8/) Qualcomm · Cupertino, California, United States of America ### [Software SME / Simulator / VATS / J-NEEO / Nellis AFB](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/8ff509773e9e7b1ce8a1/) Lockheed Martin · Nellis AFB, NV ### [Senior Software Engineer — RISC-V Instruction Set Simulator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/qualcomm/jobs/50cd5971878312622dc5/) Qualcomm · Cupertino, California, United States of America ### [Simulator Controller / JIAB / J-NEEO / Nellis AFB](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/lockheed-martin/jobs/b10a1e3ef01273bd93f9/) Lockheed Martin · Nellis AFB, NV ### [Nuclear Pharmacist](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/cardinal-health/jobs/3a8593e8bbc27172a577/) Cardinal Health · Indianapolis, IN OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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