Electrical/Power Systems Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation•York, SC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of the Catawba Nuclear Station Operations Support Engineering – Electrical (OSE-E) department. OSE-E is the technical owner of the plant’s electrical and digital systems, ensuring that critical electrical power, control systems, network infrastructure, and cyber-related equipment remain reliable, compliant, and capable of supporting safe nuclear operations. Electrical engineers in OSE-E are system experts who understand how key electrical and digital systems are designed and perform, what risks exist, and what actions are needed to maintain long-term plant reliability and operability. The role focuses on ownership and maintenance of 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. The position is based in an office environment within an operating nuclear power station and follows a hybrid mobility classification after onboarding. Employees work from remote and onsite locations, must live within a reasonable commute of no more than 50 miles one way from the designated facility, and are expected to report onsite as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek. The role includes plant inspections and walkdowns, use of personal protective equipment as needed, and Emergency Response Organization responsibilities that may involve callouts and an on-call duty rotation.

Requirements

Engineer III: Bachelor of Science 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.
Engineer III: Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience and 1 year of nuclear experience.
Senior Engineer: Bachelor of Science 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.
Senior Engineer: Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
Senior Engineer: Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.
Must meet the applicable minimum ANSI personnel qualification requirements identified in Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011.
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.
Must live within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, no greater than 50 miles one way.
Must be able to fulfill Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, which may include callouts with a defined response time and an on-call duty rotation requiring Fit for Duty.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.
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.

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.