Electrical/Power Systems Engineer

Duke Energy•York, SC

14h•Hybrid

About The Position

This role is part of the Catawba Nuclear Station Operations Support Engineering – Electrical (OSE-E) department, which is the technical owner of the plant's electrical and digital systems. The team ensures that critical electrical power, control systems, network infrastructure, and cyber-related equipment remain reliable, compliant, and capable of supporting safe nuclear operations. Electrical engineers serve as system experts, understanding system design and performance, identifying risks, and determining actions needed to maintain long-term plant reliability and operability. The position focuses on owning and maintaining electrical power systems and equipment as the electrical power distribution grid advances. Depending on the successful applicant's qualifications, the position may be filled at the Engineer III or Senior Engineer level. Work is performed from remote and onsite locations after onboarding, with an average expectation of three full workdays per regular workweek at the assigned Duke Energy facility. The designated facility is an operating nuclear power station. Travel is 5–15%.

Requirements

For Engineer III: Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a Master's degree in Engineering may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor's degree in Engineering.
For Engineer III: Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience and 1 year of nuclear experience.
For Senior Engineer: Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a Master's degree in Engineering may be considered in lieu of the Bachelor's degree.
For Senior Engineer: Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer, and 1 year of nuclear experience.
Must meet the minimum ANSI requirements or equivalencies for the position identified in Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications.
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 fully qualified.
Must be able to obtain Unescorted Authorized Access (UAA) at a nuclear power plant.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, no greater than 50 miles one way.
Must report to the assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by the manager, averaging 3 full workdays per regular workweek.
Emergency Response Organization responsibilities may include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring Fit for Duty.
Must wear personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, and fall protection, as needed.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering preferred.
Experience in the utility industry.
Familiarity with electrical equipment such as transformers, generators, breakers, switchgear, bus, batteries, and inverters.
Proficiency in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of large transformers, generators, batteries, inverters, bus, and other electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

Monitor the health and performance of plant electrical systems through preventive maintenance program support.
Conduct inspections and/or walkdowns in the plant.
Identify, trend, and resolve equipment issues.
Provide technical oversight and engineering support to the Maintenance and Operations departments.
Maintain long-term system reliability.
Support operability, equipment ageing, and equipment replacement decisions.