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Nuclear Engineer roles qualify as H-1B specialty occupations under USCIS guidelines, requiring at least a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or a closely related field. Federal contractors, national laboratories, and commercial reactor operators are among the most active H-1B sponsors in this field, with LCA filings documented through DOL's public disclosure data.
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Get Access To All JobsRequisition ID: 93902
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
Be part of history as we restart Duane Arnold Energy Center. As an experienced electrical engineer, you'll tackle unprecedented technical challenges, developing innovative solutions for plant restoration, system recommissioning, and operational readiness. Your engineering expertise will drive critical decisions on equipment evaluation, regulatory compliance, and design modifications essential to this groundbreaking project. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical consultation to leadership, and serve as a liaison across disciplines during this historic nuclear restart. This is engineering at its most impactful—powering Iowa's clean energy future through innovation and technical excellence.
Job Overview
This job is responsible for performing engineering activities that support projects and operations across the nuclear business. Employees in this role apply broad nuclear plant engineering experience and principles to make decisions and recommendations. Individuals work with independence and have wide latitude to exercise judgment over technical solution development.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs highly complex engineering tasks that require knowledge and experience with nuclear industry standards and regulations
- Leads discussions in a group setting to resolve problems or coordinate design production
- Applies nuclear industry standards and regulations to solve new problems and address situations
- Serves as technical liaison within the nuclear business unit
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's - Engineering
- Experience: 6+ years
- Nuclear Experience: 0+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
Special Requirements
Nuclear Specific Requirements:
- None
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: Engineering
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.
Requisition ID: 93902
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
Be part of history as we restart Duane Arnold Energy Center. As an experienced electrical engineer, you'll tackle unprecedented technical challenges, developing innovative solutions for plant restoration, system recommissioning, and operational readiness. Your engineering expertise will drive critical decisions on equipment evaluation, regulatory compliance, and design modifications essential to this groundbreaking project. You'll collaborate with cross-functional teams, provide technical consultation to leadership, and serve as a liaison across disciplines during this historic nuclear restart. This is engineering at its most impactful—powering Iowa's clean energy future through innovation and technical excellence.
Job Overview
This job is responsible for performing engineering activities that support projects and operations across the nuclear business. Employees in this role apply broad nuclear plant engineering experience and principles to make decisions and recommendations. Individuals work with independence and have wide latitude to exercise judgment over technical solution development.
Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Performs highly complex engineering tasks that require knowledge and experience with nuclear industry standards and regulations
- Leads discussions in a group setting to resolve problems or coordinate design production
- Applies nuclear industry standards and regulations to solve new problems and address situations
- Serves as technical liaison within the nuclear business unit
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's - Engineering
- Experience: 6+ years
- Nuclear Experience: 0+ years
Preferred Qualifications
- None
Special Requirements
Nuclear Specific Requirements:
- None
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: Engineering
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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship as a Nuclear Engineer
Verify your degree meets specialty occupation
USCIS requires your degree field to directly relate to nuclear engineering work. A degree in mechanical or electrical engineering may qualify if your coursework covers nuclear systems. Pull your transcripts and map relevant coursework before applying.
Target NRC-licensed facilities in your search
Commercial nuclear power plants, national laboratories like Argonne and Oak Ridge, and defense contractors with NRC licensing file LCAs regularly. Use Migrate Mate to filter employers by verified H-1B filing history in nuclear engineering roles.
Check prevailing wage before negotiating offers
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title and work location. Run your role and ZIP code through the OFLC Wage Search before you receive an offer so you can negotiate from an informed position.
Confirm security clearance compatibility early
Many nuclear engineering roles at federal facilities require security clearances that H-1B holders may not be eligible for as foreign nationals. Ask hiring managers directly whether the role is open to non-citizens before investing time in the interview process.
Request premium processing if your start date is fixed
USCIS standard processing can run several months. If your employment start date is tied to a facility outage schedule, reactor commissioning, or a project milestone, ask your employer to file with premium processing to get a decision within 15 business days.
Get your O*NET classification documented before filing
The O*NET profile for Nuclear Engineers supports the specialty occupation argument your employer needs for the I-129 petition. Share that classification with your employer's attorney early so it's referenced correctly in the petition's support letter.
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Find Nuclear Engineer JobsNuclear Engineer H-1B Visa: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a nuclear engineering role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. Nuclear engineering consistently meets the H-1B specialty occupation standard because the work normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in nuclear engineering or a directly related field. The O*NET profile for Nuclear Engineers places the role in Job Zone 5, which USCIS treats as strong evidence of specialty occupation status. Your employer documents this in the I-129 petition's support letter.
Which types of employers sponsor H-1B visas for nuclear engineers?
Active sponsors include commercial nuclear utilities, national laboratories operated under DOE contracts, nuclear consulting and engineering firms, and defense contractors with nuclear programs. These employers file Labor Condition Applications with DOL, which creates a public record of their sponsorship activity. You can browse employers with verified H-1B filing history for nuclear engineering roles on Migrate Mate.
Can I work at a nuclear facility on H-1B status if the role requires a security clearance?
Some nuclear roles at federal facilities require security clearances that are restricted to U.S. citizens or lawful permanent residents, making them unavailable to H-1B holders. Commercial reactor operators and private nuclear engineering firms often have roles without that restriction. Confirm clearance requirements directly with the employer before submitting an application, since it affects whether sponsorship is viable for that specific position.
How does the H-1B cap lottery affect nuclear engineers?
Most nuclear engineering positions are with cap-subject employers, meaning the petition enters the annual H-1B lottery capped at 85,000 visas. However, positions at qualifying nonprofit research organizations, government research institutions, or universities may be cap-exempt. USCIS defines the exemption criteria. If your target employer is cap-subject, registration opens each March for an October 1 start date.
What wage level should I expect on my LCA as a nuclear engineer?
Your employer's LCA must certify a wage at or above the DOL prevailing wage for your job title, experience level, and work location. Nuclear engineering prevailing wages vary significantly between regions, with facilities near major reactor sites or national laboratories often posting at higher wage levels. Run your specific role and location through the OFLC Wage Search to see the applicable wage tier before your offer is finalized.
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