Engineer III OR Senior Engineer - New Nuclear Licensing

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an advancing or senior career-level engineering position focused on new nuclear licensing. The role provides engineering and technical expertise for identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems, with consideration of long-term and system-wide impacts. The position may be filled at either the Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer level, depending on the successful applicant’s qualifications. The preferred location is Duke Energy Plaza, though the selected candidate may work at any Duke Energy nuclear facility. Work is typically performed in an office, with some plant work for system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation. After onboarding, the role follows a hybrid arrangement, averaging two full workdays onsite and two remote workdays per regular workweek. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute—no more than 50 miles one way—from their assigned Duke Energy facility. The typical schedule is a four-day week. The position may involve extended hours, schedule changes, emergency callouts, and Emergency Response Organization duties, including a defined response time to the site and an on-call rotation requiring fitness for duty. Occasional overnight travel is required, with travel listed at 5–15%. The employee must be able to obtain nuclear site unescorted access and wear personal protective equipment as needed.

Requirements

Meet the minimum ANSI requirements for the position identified in Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications.
For Nuclear Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a master’s degree in engineering in lieu of the bachelor’s degree; 4–6 years of engineering experience; and at least 1 year of nuclear experience.
For Senior Nuclear Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited school in lieu of the bachelor’s degree; at least 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years with state registration as a Professional Engineer; and at least 1 year of nuclear experience.
A candidate without 1 year of nuclear experience is subject to the oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until fully qualified.
Ability to achieve nuclear site unescorted access.
Willingness to work extended hours and changing schedules, including possible callouts to support stations in emergent conditions.
May be required to have Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, including callouts with a defined response time and an on-call rotation requiring fitness for duty.
Wear personal protective equipment, such as a hard hat, safety glasses, and fall protection, as needed.
Occasional overnight travel.
For hybrid work, live within 50 miles one way of the assigned Duke Energy facility and report onsite as directed by the manager.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Skill in engineering theories and principles.
Skill in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Ability to work with individuals from a variety of socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of project management principles.
Experience in the utility industry.
Department-specific experience applicable to the hiring department, including the ability to interpret and apply NRC regulations and guidance documents.
Familiarity with NRC and/or state licensing and compliance processes.
Experience generating and interpreting NRC correspondence.
Experience with industry working groups.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and technical expertise and guidance to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems in the area of expertise, considering long-term results and system-wide impacts.
Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to accomplish business goals and objectives, including addressing situations with limited standardization.
Prepare accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches; conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards.
Conduct engineering and related studies, taking technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects.
Apply technical expertise to manage projects and share knowledge to enhance the organizational unit’s competitive position.
Apply a broad knowledge of engineering principles, practices, and procedures; analyze and recommend business process enhancements and develop relevant standards.
Keep abreast of new developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment.
Develop positive working relationships to coordinate work activities effectively; communicate orally and in writing; and maintain accurate records and files.
Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
Coach and mentor engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.
Support plant system walkdowns and field implementation of modifications as needed.
May undertake Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, including callouts and on-call duty rotation.