Duke Energy

Fire Protection Engineer

Fire Protection Engineer
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LocationSouthport, NC
Job Typefull time
On-site
Oil and Gas

About This Job

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Summary

The Fire Protection Engineer will support the fleet Fire Protection team at Brunswick Nuclear Plant Southport NC, as either an Engineer III or Senior Engineer depending on experience. In addition, this position supports the other Nuclear Plants within the Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet from time to time as needed.


Responsibilities

Provide NFPA code and program expertise. Ensure site meets program compliance with codes, standards, fleet/site procedures and regulations.
Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems within the program.
Provides technical and plant support to Fire Protection team members that develop and revise Fire PRAs and NSCA.
Prepare and support NRC/INPO/NEIL inspections and NOS Audits.
Monitor the testing and performance of the fire protection plant features (e.g. Penetration Seals and Fire Doors).
Review engineering changes for accuracy, program impact, and functional testing.
Develop and/or provide technical support in the development of surveillance testing, fire protection pre-plans, and impairment monitoring and reporting processes.
Prepare and/or review Fire Protection Engineering calculations
Prepare or Review a Fire Protection Plant Changes relative to the plant license requirements.
Accurately communicate technical issues concisely in oral and written communication.
Provide field support to maintenance, operations and site services for Fire Protection related issues that cannot be resolved by the site Fire Marshall.
Review and respond to fleet/industry OE
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.


Working Conditions

Office and plant environment requires walking, light lifting, infrequent climbing and occasional exposure to temperature, noise and radiation
Highly procedural and process-oriented structure, due to strict regulatory requirements
Must be able to work some weekends, holidays and overtime as needed
On-call duty responsibilities will apply
Ability to perform field walk-downs in an operating plant
Some travel off the Duke Energy system may be involved

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.


Senior Engineer – Basic /Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience
Demonstrated ability to complete work with very minimal supervision.


Engineer III – Basic /Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
A Master’s degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
Demonstrated ability to complete work with limited supervision.


Desired Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection an ABET accredited program
Three years of Fire Protection Engineering work responsibilities
Nuclear power plant experience
Membership in the Society of Fire Protection Engineers (SFPE)
Experience with development of fire scenarios used as part of a plant Fire PRA.
Ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
Registered Professional Engineer
Experience with general computer skills


Specific Requirements

Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance.
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.
Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed
Office and plant environments.
Additional hours expected as workload/business need requires.
Occasional overnight travel.


Travel Requirements


5-15%


Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)


Yes


Represented/Union Position


No


Visa Sponsored Position


No


Posting Expiration Date


Wednesday, August 6, 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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