Duke Energy Corporation

Engineer III or Senior Engineer - Fleet In Service Testing (IST) Program Owner

Charlotte, NC

full time

On-site

Utilities

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Engineer III or Senior Engineer - Fleet in Service Testing (IST) Program Owner Summary

This position supports a corporate based team that manages the Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet in Service Testing (IST) Program. Each station operates under the requirements of 10CFR50.55a and ASME Operations and Maintenance (OM) Code. This fleet position provides oversight and guidance for all stations in the execution of the needed actions to maintain compliance with all code and regulatory requirements for safety related pumps, valves, and dynamic restraints. This position will provide programmatic oversight in support of each of the local IST engineers located at each Duke Energy Nuclear Facility. While this position will focus on IST program ownership, it will also be responsible for being a backup to the fleet Air Operated Valve (AOV ) program owner.

If you’re looking for something new, this position offers a wide variety of work and overtime requirements are infrequent. The applicant can choose to be located at ANY of the Duke Energy Nuclear Power Plants across North and South Carolina or at our Corporate office in Charlotte, NC.

As a Duke Energy employee, you are offered a package of Paid Time Off / Vacation in addition to Holidays, Sick Time, and Dependent Care. Applicants are also eligible for Duke Energy’s 401K program, including matching contributions.

This is the career/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. Senior Engineer represents a level at which career may stabilize for many years.

Individual will be required to pass site security access requirements including General Employee Training, Radiation Worker Training, Security Clearance checks, and subject to the site’s Fitness for Duty Program. Periodic travel will be required. Responsibilities

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Technical lead for the fleet with respect to application of IST code and regulatory requirements.

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Project Manager for implementation of required ASME code updates for each station.

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Administration of corporate IST program documents and Fleet Procedures.

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Review of site IST program document revisions

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Owner of budgeting, interface, and required updates for Fleet IST Software (IDDEAL)

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Fleet representative for industry IST working groups and ASME code meetings

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Backup for Fleet AOV program owner

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Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.

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Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.

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Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.

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Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.

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Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.

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Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.

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Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

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Effectively communicates with all levels of management in a professional manner.

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Willingness to accept new responsibilities and be eager to learn new concepts and technologies in support of company initiatives.

Working Conditions

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Typically, an office environment with some work on site at a Nuclear Power Plant facility.

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On site work required during qualification process

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Some shift work during Nuclear Unit outage time periods

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Hybrid worker – 50 % remote for base schedule

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On Site Work Location can reside at any Duke Energy Nuclear plant or corporate office. This position offers a 4-day (10h) workweek (Mon-Thurs) with a hybrid work schedule (at least 2 of 4 days are in the office, the others may be taken at home).

Qualifications Basic/Required Qualifications Nuclear Engineer III

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

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A Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering

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4-6 years of engineering experience

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Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience

Senior Nuclear Engineer

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer.

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A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.

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Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience AND state registration as a Professional Engineer.

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Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience

Preferred Qualifications

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Masters Degree in Engineering field of study

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Professional Engineer

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Experience in the utility industry.

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Experience as a member on ASME code committees

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Previous engagement with industry user groups for IST

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Experience as AOV, MOV, or Pump Engineer

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Experience and knowledge of IDDEAL software tool

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Proficient in principles of project management.

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Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.

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Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.

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Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization

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Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills

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Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work

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Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities

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Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, July 8, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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