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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Simulator Software Engineer - **Company:** Constellation Energy - **Location:** Decatur, IL, United States - **Experience:** Expert - **Salary:** $105,300.0 - $117,000.0 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** C (Programming Language), Microsoft Windows, Configuration Management, System Configuration, Data Structures, Fortran (Programming Language), Graphics Software, Network Topologies, Microsoft Visual Studio, Simulation Software, Software Configuration Management, Git - **Published:** June 9, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.careerboard.com/us/en/find-jobs-in-United-States/-912D8212240C56F147/ ## About the Role * Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, civil/structural, electrical, industrial, mechanical or nuclear) or related science with 2 years of related experience (eg programming technologies) OR * Associate's degree in engineering (chemical, civil/structural, electrical, industrial, mechanical or nuclear) or related science with 4 years of related experience (eg programming technologies) * Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties, * Bachelor's degree in engineering (chemical, civil/structural, electrical, industrial, mechanical or nuclear) or related science with 5 years of related experience (eg programming technologies) OR * Associate's degree in engineering (chemical, civil/structural, electrical, industrial, mechanical or nuclear) or related science with 7 years of related experience (eg programming technologies) * Maintain minimum access requirements or unescorted access requirements, as applicable, and favorable medical examination and/or testing in accordance with position duties, * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or nuclear engineering with 3+ years of engineering experience * Proficient in FORTRAN and C programming languages * Knowledge of graphic design software * Experience with Visual Studio * Experience with engineering print reading * Experience leading small projects or sub-teams * Experience with GIT configuration management * Experience with installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows Operating Systems * Familiarity with network topology * Familiarity with creating software interface protocols * Teamwork and self-motivation skills to achieve success in a rapidly evolving environment * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for conveying complex findings to non-technical stakeholders * Understanding of advanced programming concepts, data structures, and algorithms, * Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or nuclear engineering with 5+ years of engineering experience * Proficient in FORTRAN and C programming languages * Knowledge of graphic design software * Experience with Visual Studio * Experience with engineering print reading * Experience leading small projects or sub-teams * Experience with GIT configuration management * Experience with installing, configuring, and maintaining Windows Operating Systems * Familiarity with network topology * Familiarity with creating software interface protocols * Teamwork and self-motivation skills to achieve success in a rapidly evolving environment * Excellent communication skills (written and verbal) for conveying complex findings to non-technical stakeholders * Understanding of advanced programming concepts, data structures, and algorithms ## Description * CEC Main Control Room Simulator Projects: Participate in the planning, designing, building, or managing of simulator solutions. * Participate in planning activities for assigned CEC. * Create, modify, and document simulation software logic and dynamic models to meet business needs. * Software configuration management. * Participate in finding technology solutions by weighing advantages of technology trends, market availability of products, risks, and benefits of technology to meet business needs. * Participate in identifying risks and issues that affect the projects. * Provide second tier service to another simulator, as required, to backup that CEC Simulator Software Engineer with little or no assistance. * Participates in projects for other CECs in the fleet as required. * Engage with business partners to gather information, analyze requirements and deliver practical, efficient and cost-effective solutions that satisfy business needs. * Perform other job assignments and duties as directed by management or pursuant to company policy, including but not limited to emergency response, departmental coverage, call outs, and support of outage activities in positions outside the department. ## Related Videos - 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