Duke Energy Corporation

Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer (Electrical Engineer with Instrumentation & Control) - Brunswick Nuclear Plant

Southport, NC

full_time

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Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer (Electrical Engineer with Instrumentation & Control) - Brunswick Nuclear Plant Job Summary

Requesting an Electrical Engineer with Instrumentation & Control (I&C) experience for the Brunswick Nuclear Plant in Southport, NC. The nuclear industry provides generation with no emissions and is vital to the clean energy transformation. As such, this provides an exciting opportunity to leverage new technology. The individual will perform design engineering work for electrical and I&C projects within the engineering organization. The I&C engineering work will include digital and software focused items. Current qualification at a nuclear utility as a Modification Engineer under an INPO Accredited Program and knowledge of Passport or Consolidated Asset Suite for design and work order development is highly desirable. Experience in Operations department is considered a desirable trait as well. Individual will be required to obtain qualifications for a Modification Engineer prior to working independently. Selected individual will act as the Lead Technical and/or Responsible Engineer for assigned projects and in a support capacity on other project teams.

Responsibilities

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Design package development, developing conceptual designs and specifications for bidding purposes, evaluating alternatives, technical support during implementation, setpoint development, coordination of design efforts with selected vendors/AEs/designer and conducting design package reviews.

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A working knowledge or familiarity of cyber security regulations as mandated by the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is required as digital designs need to be cyber security compliant.

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Design products related to major digital controls system replacements, software evaluations, instrument component upgrades, and control circuits are expected to be developed.

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Individual will be required to qualify in the necessary duty areas to act independently as a Responsible Engineer for modifications within Duke Energy with past qualifications and product demonstration from other utilities being useful to accelerate this process.

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Individual will also be required to support the emergency response organization and storm response in support of the utility and to meet the needs of our clients and the community.

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The individual will be expected to exhibit sound technical judgment and guidance to the project team. The position will be filled commensurate with education and experience.

Basic 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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Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear facility (General Employee Training, Radiation Worker Training, Security Clearance checks and subject to the site’s Fitness for Duty Program)

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Strong oral / written communication skills within a professional environment

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

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Must be able to work in a team environment

Sr Nuclear Engineer

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

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A Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

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

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Strong oral / written communication skills within a professional environment

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

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Must be able to work in a team environment

Preferred Qualifications

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Registration/Licensure as a Professional Engineer

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Experience in digital hardware / software modifications

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Digital / I&C engineering experience at Brunswick Nuclear Plant

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Working knowledge of digital upgrade specific licensing requirements and current 10CFR73.54 Cyber Security Requirements

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Experience developing digital / software modification test plans

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Experience in the 10CFR50.59 with respect to designing modifications to a nuclear facility.

Working Conditions

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

"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.” 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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