Electrical Engineer I OR Electrical Engineer II (Nuclear)

Duke Energy Corporation•Huntersville, NC

11h•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 and executes fleet design work involving risk reduction, equipment obsolescence, and plant modernization. The McGuire Nuclear Station CDE Electrical team manages the station’s capital engineering change portfolio and works with other CDE staff to deliver high-quality design solutions that meet site needs and milestone requirements. The Electrical Engineer develops and supports engineering design changes for electrical systems and equipment, including AC and DC power systems, large AC motors, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, protective relaying, voltage regulators, and breakers. The role researches engineering issues, evaluates alternatives, and presents recommendations; prepares or revises technical documents and calculations; supports safety evaluations and design-basis updates; and provides work-order, corrective-action, and field-installation support. The position is based at McGuire Nuclear Station and follows a hybrid arrangement after onboarding and applicable qualification. Work is typically performed in an office, with some time in the plant for system walkdowns and field support. The stated work week is Monday through Thursday, with Fridays or weekends as needed, on 10-hour days. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute of the assigned Duke Energy facility, no greater than 50 miles one way, and are expected to report onsite as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular work week. The role may involve emergency response duties, additional hours as business needs require, occasional overnight travel, and required personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Meet the minimum ANSI requirements identified in Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications.
For the Engineer I level: a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a Master’s degree in Engineering in lieu of the bachelor’s degree; 0–2 years of engineering experience. Upcoming graduates expecting the qualifying bachelor’s degree may also be considered.
For the Engineer II level: a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a Master’s degree in Engineering in lieu of the bachelor’s degree; 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 by a designated qualified individual until fully qualified.
Able to achieve nuclear site unescorted access/security clearance.
May be required to have Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, potentially including callouts with a defined response time and an on-call rotation; must be Fit for Duty for such duties.
Wear personal protective equipment as needed, including a hardhat, safety glasses, and fall protection.
Work additional hours as workload or business needs require.
Occasional overnight travel.
Live within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, no greater than 50 miles one way, and report onsite as directed under the hybrid arrangement.

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 intention to obtain a Professional Engineering 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 involving electrical systems and equipment.
Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, and determine and present recommendations for resolution.
Provide ongoing support for 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 supporting 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.