Nuclear Engineer I or Nuclear Engineer II - License Renewal

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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.”

Summary

This position is for a mechanical engineer within the Duke Energy License Renewal Project Team. The candidate will become an integral member of a diverse technical team pursuing renewed operating licenses for the Duke Energy nuclear fleet. Renewed licenses provide up to 20 years of additional plant operation and are a critical strategic element of Duke Energy’s Carolina Resource Plan. The Plan outlines how the company will power unprecedented growth across the Carolinas while protecting reliability and keeping customer costs as low as possible. Renewing a license requires applying to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), supporting NRC review, and following approved methods to manage aging of plant components for safe long-term operation. This position is ideal for someone interested in making a positive and powerful impact across the Carolinas.

As a member of the License Renewal Team, the candidate will perform and support a variety of technical and engineering activities needed to successfully renew a plant’s license. These activities include analyzing various component materials and system operating environments to determine potential aging effects and developing/implementing strategies to detect and manage the aging effects throughout the life of the plants. This position is focused on, but not limited to, Class 1 system and component analyses of the Reactor Coolant System, Reactor Vessel, Reactor Vessel Internals, and Steam Generator. Knowledge of or experience with Class 1 materials issues such as cumulative fatigue damage, loss of fracture toughness due to neutron irradiation embrittlement, stress corrosion cracking, and aging of reactor vessel internals is highly desirable, but not required.

Engineer I and Engineer II are the entry level and intermediate levels of the Engineering classification hierarchy, respectively. Employees at these levels solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills and the ability to work with independence. They have knowledge of and apply fundamental concepts and procedures.

The location for this position is the McGuire Nuclear Station Office Complex in Huntersville, NC. This position offers a 4-day, 10-hour per day workweek with a hybrid work classification consisting of at least 2 days per week in the office following an initial in-office onboarding period.

Responsibilities

- Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.

- Contributes to team decision-making and the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities. Deals with changing priorities.

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

- Conducts engineering and related studies.

- Possesses knowledge of and applies the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures.

- Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.

- Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.

- Maintains accurate records and files.

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

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

Additional Preferred Qualifications

- Knowledge of or experience with nuclear plant license renewal, particularly with Class 1 materials issues

- Specific plant knowledge of pressurized and boiling water reactor technology

- Experience at Duke Energy or other electric utility nuclear facilities

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

- Excellent communication and presentation skills

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

Specific Requirements

- Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience

- 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.

- Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access.

- Willingness to work extended hours with changes in work schedule whenever necessary which at times could include call outs to support stations in an emergent condition.

- 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 (hard hat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.

- Occasional overnight travel.

Working Conditions

- Typically, an office environment with some work in the plant to conduct system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation.

- Typical schedule 4-day week

- Hybrid Mobility Classification (2 days onsite, 2 days remote)

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

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

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