Duke Energy Corporation

Nuclear Engineer I/II - Fuels Westinghouse Design WND

LocationCharlotte, NC
Job TypeFull-time

About This Job

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career, as a nuclear professional, helping Duke Energy achieve a clean energy future? Duke Energy’s 11 operating nuclear reactors make Duke a clean energy leader in the electricity generation industry. The Nuclear Fuels Engineering (NFE) department is seeking candidates who are passionate about nuclear energy’s role in a clean energy future. Duke’s NFE department is unique in the industry by owning and performing in-house methods and analysis for nearly all aspects of the fuel cycle, from contracting fuel supply to long term storage of spent fuel. Duke Energy is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, a growing and vibrant city in the Carolinas. Candidates have the opportunity to work from Duke’s brand new, state-of-the-art, headquarters building, with on-site dining and a fitness facility. For those that prefer a suburban or rural lifestyle, we offer the flexibility to work from our nearby nuclear sites at attractive locations such as Lake Norman, NC or Lake Wylie, SC. All our office locations are easy driving distance to the ocean or the mountains, making Charlotte an ideal location for your next home.


Job Description

The Westinghouse Nuclear Design (WND) team is responsible for the reload core designs and site support of Duke Energy's six Westinghouse NSSS type reactors, specifically the Harris, Robinson, McGuire and Catawba nuclear stations in North and South Carolina.


Group Responsibilities And Duties Include

Perform and review neutronic analyses of nuclear fuel assemblies and fuel cycle designs
Perform nuclear design safety calculations and generate operational predictions
Manage project teams through the reload design process
Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, and documentation
Develop, qualify, and maintain computer codes used in nuclear design analysis
Provide fleet support to site reactor engineering teams and manage core monitoring software
Collaborate/interface with Duke, industry, vendor, and regulatory personnel
Participate in technical training activities

“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”


Basic / Required Qualifications


Nuclear Engineer I

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
0-2 years of engineering experience


Nuclear Engineer II

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
2-4 years of engineering experience
Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience


Desired Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license
Experience with neutronics codes, (e.g. ANC, PRISM, PANACEA, MICROBURN, and/or equivalents) and especially the Studsvik code package (CASMO/SIMULATE)
Experience with nuclear fuel and PWR fuel cycle design analyses
Experience with PWR reactor engineering and core monitoring activities
Experience with development and support of License Amendment Requests and 50.59 Evaluations
Familiarity with the basic systems of a Westinghouse NSSS reactor
Project management experience
Unix and/or Linux workstation experience
Computer programming experience (FORTRAN/Python/VBA/etc.)


Working Conditions

Hybrid office/remote work environment
Flexible work schedule - typically four 10-hour days, 2 in office and 2 remote
Some travel to other Duke sites, industry sites, and industry conferences/meetings
Occasional off-hour emergent work required


Specific Requirements

In lieu of 1 year of nuclear experience, a selected candidate is subject to the oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until the selected candidate becomes fully qualified
Ability to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance
Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to ERO facilities and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty


#Hybrid


Travel Requirements


5-15%


Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)


Yes


Represented/Union Position


No


Visa Sponsored Position


No


Posting Expiration Date


Thursday, June 5, 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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