Duke Energy Corporation

Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer - New Megawatts - Civil Design

LocationCharlotte, NC
Job Typefull_time

About This Job

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Summary

This 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.

This position will support the New Megawatts initiative within the Nuclear Generation Department including the power uprate projects at Catawba, McGuire, and Brunswick. This position will offer an opportunity to develop a diverse understanding of power plant specific systems, layouts, and design basis while working on multi-year projects supporting exciting new nuclear generation projects. This may include plant walkdowns, vendor interfaces, development of program/project documents, assistance with funding packages, schedule development, and other needs consistent with large projects.

The position should be located at a Charlotte area Duke Energy nuclear facility or corporate office, allowing convenient access to both MNS and CNS as the sites of the EPU projects. This position will report to an engineering manager in the power uprate organization within the Strategic Capital Engineering Group. This position supports a hybrid work posture with work split between in the office and remote. The position is a normal office working environment that will involve onsite plant visits based on project needs.

Responsibilities

With Minimal Supervision:

Develops and maintains positive working relationships with site and corporate teammates to effectively coordinate work activities.

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.
Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, and documentation to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
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.
Provide oversight to AE firms providing design product deliverables.

Basic / Required Qualifications – Nuclear Engineer III

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer. Experience must have been attained at a "Fully Meets" performance level.

Basic / Required Qualifications – Senior Nuclear Engineer

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer. Experience must have been attained at a "Fully Meets" performance level.


Preferred Qualifications

Design Engineering experience in the commercial nuclear sector
Currently qualified to the Standard Design Process
Experience with a nuclear A/E firm serving as responsible engineer on major project modifications.
Experience with a nuclear utility operator serving as a responsible engineer on major project modifications.
Prior Power Uprate or large capital project implementation experience
Experience with developing procurement specifications, technical requirements documents, and calculations.
Registered Professional Engineer
PMP or MBA
Proficient in principles of project management
Experience with nuclear power uprate projects
Experience at an operational nuclear power facility
Experience managing financial long-range plans for Nuclear Power Plants.
Experience with day-to-day nuclear site schedules and operations.
Experience with oversight and interface of vendors and contractors.


Job-Specific Knowledge, Skills, Or Abilities

Proficient in engineering theories and principles.
Flexible and adaptable to various project implementation needs through the project life cycle.
Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Proficient in principles of project management.


Specific Requirements

Must be badged for nuclear site unescorted access or able to obtain unescorted access within reasonable time frame.

Specific Requirements The incumbent must meet the minimum ANSI requirements for this position identified within the scope of Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications

1 year of nuclear power plant experience
Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, June 20, 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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