Engineer III or Senior Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation•Seneca, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This is an advancing-level engineering position supporting the Maintenance Support Engineer Team as a Component Engineer. The role manages assigned mechanical components to maintain equipment reliability and compliance with existing programs and commitments. The successful candidate will apply engineering concepts to complex and varied work, develop advanced skills, and work with increasing independence. The position reports to the Maintenance Support Engineering Manager. The position may be filled at the Engineer III or Senior Engineer level depending on the successful applicant’s qualifications. Engineer III candidates work with general supervision; Senior Engineers manage work with minimal supervision and are expected to work independently except on unusual or complex projects. The role may include Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, including site callouts with a defined response time and an on-call duty rotation requiring Fit for Duty. Work is hybrid after onboarding, split between remote and onsite locations. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute of their designated Duke Energy facility, no more than 50 miles one way, and are expected to work onsite an average of three full workdays per regular workweek as directed by their manager. The work environment is typically an office, with some plant observation work and occasional travel. Relocation assistance may be provided as applicable; the posting states that it is not a visa-sponsored position.

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.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering (not Technology) from an ABET-accredited program; a Master's degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
For Engineer III: minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
For Engineer III: minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience, or oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until fully qualified.
For Senior Engineer: minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
For Senior Engineer: minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience, or oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until fully qualified.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Hybrid employees must live within 50 miles one way of their designated Duke Energy facility and report onsite as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek.

Nice To Haves

10 years or more of direct component experience.
Extensive experience with machine vibration analysis and signature interpretation.
Registration as a Professional Engineer.
Proficiency in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Experience in the utility industry.
Commercial nuclear plant experience.
Experience and expertise in turbine/generator operation, support systems, and secondary-side plant operation.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site subject matter expert for assigned components.
Monitor and trend equipment performance.
Interface with vendors to ensure repairs and refurbishments are properly managed.
Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues.
Coordinate with departments such as Design, Maintenance, and Operations to manage concerns, schedules, budgeting, and related issues.
Ensure regulatory compliance with NRC requirements and industry standards.
Evaluate Fleet Operating Experience and industry learnings to improve component performance.
Evaluate Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive (PdM) program performance and recommend performance-based adjustments.