Duke Energy Corporation

Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer - Corporate Inspection Programs Engineer

Charlotte, NC

full_time

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“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy” Nuclear Engineer III

is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.

Senior Nuclear Engineer

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.

This position reports directly to the Manager of the Corporate Inspection Programs Group in the Nuclear Corporate Office.

As part of the Nuclear Corporate Plant Engineering Support, Corporate Inspection Programs Group, this position is responsible for providing various inspection program engineering services for the nuclear fleet. The Programs specific to this role include the ASME Section XI Inservice Inspection (ISI) and Augmented ISI Programs, ASME Section XI IWE/IWL Program, and ASME Section XI Repair/Replacement (R/R) Program.

Inspection programs are designed to comply with regulatory and industry requirements and operate nuclear plants safely, effectively, and economically. Inspection programs use risk and knowledge insights to specify locations and methods of nondestructive examination (NDE) to assess plant conditions. The objective is early detection of material degradation. These programs also develop short- and long-term strategies to manage degradation detected. These strategies can include additional examinations, repairs, or replacements. Program engineering services involve a wide range of activities including, but not limited to the following:

Responsibilities

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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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Advocating for and implementing technically sound solutions that maintain the pressure boundary integrity function, safety, and reliability of nuclear plants

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Preparing and maintaining program documents in accordance with appliable industry requirements and best practices, including periodic updates.

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Preparing the periodic Program health report. Make periodic presentations to Station and Corporate Leadership on program health, industry issues, and changes in regulatory requirements and guidance.

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Preparing regulatory submittals such as relief requests and alternative requests for submittal to the NRC.

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Reviewing and certifying Work Orders in accordance with ASME Section XI Repair/Replacement requirements.

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Acting as lead for regulatory or other industry interfaces (e.g., NRC, INPO) including coordination of responses to NRC findings, INPO Areas for Improvement (AFIs), and Oversight findings.

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Leading program self-assessments for the nuclear sites.

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Transforming the industry through participation and leadership in industry activities and initiatives.

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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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Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and drawings associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.

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Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.

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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.

Working Conditions

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Hybrid Office/Remote Work Environment - primarily general office, secondarily plant environments.

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Flexible work schedule - typically four 10-hour days, 2 in office and 2 remote

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Some travel to other Duke sites, industry sites, and industry conferences/meetings

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Occasional off-hour emergent work required to support plant outages and emergent problems.

Basic / Required Qualifications Nuclear Engineer III

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Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Not Technology) from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. engineering degree.

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Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.

Senior Nuclear Engineer

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

Desired Qualifications

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B.S. Civil, Mechanical, or Nuclear Engineering

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Proficient in engineering theories and principles.

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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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Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

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Good written and oral communication skills.

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ASME Section XI experience including implementing and developing Inservice Inspection and Repair/Replacement Programs.

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BWR Vessel and Internals (IVVI) Programs experience

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Experience with ASME Section XI Containment IWE/IWL requirements. Including Prestressed Unbonded Tendon Surveillances for Concrete Containment Buildings.

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Professional Engineer Registration

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Experience in the utility industry or power plant systems and components.

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Experience with Nondestructive Examination (NDE) methods, such as Ultrasonic Testing (UT)

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Experience or assignment working at a nuclear plant site.

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Demonstrated 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

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Experience with general computer skills including Windows, e-mail, PowerBI, and Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access).

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Experience with Inservice Inspection Software Applications such as IDDEAL Software Suite.

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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

Specific Requirements

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Nuclear Plant unescorted access

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This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.

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Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.

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Occasional overnight travel. (10-15%).

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

Thursday, July 17, 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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