Required 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.
About this role
Requisition ID: 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?
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 tasks in accordance with program expectations.
- Maintain consistent progress toward program milestones and communicate barriers or schedule conflicts in 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.
Preferred qualifications
- Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Nuclear Engineering Chemical Engineering Power Systems Engineering Prior leadership, team-based project work, or student organization involvement Demonstrated accountability, initiative, and strong written and verbal communication skills Job Overview The Nuclear Next Gen Ops Program is a specialized developmental pathway designed to prepare high-performing engineering students for future leadership opportunities in commercial nuclear operations.
- Participants receive early exposure to utility-scale nuclear generation, plant operations, reactor systems, operational decision-making, and nuclear safety culture while completing their engineering degree.
- This structured program combines academic-compatible training, self-study fundamentals, onsite operational familiarization, systems training, and mentorship from experienced nuclear professionals.
- None Next Era Energy offers a wide range of benefits to support our employees and their eligible family members.
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- Employee Group: Non Exempt Employee Type: College Part Time Job Category: Intern Organization: Next Era Energy Project Management, LLC Relocation Provided: No Next Era Energy is an
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onsite familiarization activities.
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