Electrical Engineer I OR Electrical Engineer II (Nuclear)

Duke Energy•Huntersville, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet Corporate Design Engineering (CDE) department serves as the Design Authority for Duke Energy’s six nuclear sites. CDE executes a fleet portfolio of design solutions supporting risk reduction, equipment obsolescence, and plant modernization. The McGuire Nuclear Station CDE Electrical team manages the station’s capital engineering change portfolio and collaborates with other CDE staff to deliver high-quality design solutions that meet site needs and milestones. The role develops and supports engineering design changes involving electrical systems and equipment. Depending on the successful applicant’s qualifications, the hiring manager may fill the position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. The position is typically based in an office, with plant work for system walkdowns and field support. After onboarding and applicable qualifications, the position follows a hybrid schedule. Employees must live within a reasonable commute—no more than 50 miles one way—to the designated facility and are expected to report onsite as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek. The workweek is Monday through Thursday, with Fridays or weekends as needed, and 10-hour days. Travel is 5–15%.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a Master’s degree in Engineering in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.
For the Engineer I level: 0–2 years of engineering experience. Upcoming graduates expecting an ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering may also be considered.
For the Engineer II level: at least 2 years of engineering experience and 1 year of nuclear power plant experience. In lieu of 1 year of nuclear experience, the selected candidate is subject to oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until fully qualified.
Meet the minimum ANSI requirements identified in Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications.
Ability to achieve nuclear site unescorted access/security clearance.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Wear personal protective equipment as needed, including a hardhat, safety glasses, and fall protection.
Additional hours as workload or business needs require; occasional overnight travel.
May be assigned Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, including callouts with a defined response time and an on-call rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
Live within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, no more than 50 miles one way, and report onsite as required and directed by the manager.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Proficiency in engineering theories and principles.
Proficiency in project management principles.
Experience in the utility industry.
Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering exam with the intention of obtaining a Professional Engineer license.
State registration as a Professional Engineer.
Working-level knowledge of ETAP software.
Working-level knowledge of nuclear industry cybersecurity control practices (NEI 08-09).
Experience with the nuclear industry standard design process.

Responsibilities

Develop the scope, technical basis, installation requirements, and testing requirements for engineering design changes, including changes involving AC and DC power systems, large AC motors, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, protective relaying, voltage regulators, and breakers.
Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, and present recommendations for resolution.
Support assigned engineering design changes through work order reviews, corrective action program assignments, and field installation support.
Develop or revise design specifications and technical requirements documents for engineering design changes.
Develop or revise complex engineering calculations affected by engineering design changes.
Develop safety screens and evaluations supporting engineering design changes.
Revise site design-basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents affected by engineering design changes.