Fire Protection Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation•Southport, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. The Fire Protection Engineer is responsible for supporting the fleet Fire Protection team at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant in Southport, NC. The position may be filled at the Engineer III or Senior Engineer level, depending on the candidate’s experience. Additionally, the role requires providing support to other nuclear plants within the Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or master’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
At least 6 years of engineering experience (for Senior Engineer level).
Demonstrated ability to complete work with minimal supervision.
Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience (for Engineer III level).

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection from an ABET-accredited program.
At least three years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering responsibilities.
Nuclear Power Plant experience
Registered Professional Engineer

Responsibilities

Serve as the fire protection subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with NFPA codes, regulatory requirements, fleet/site procedures, and plant licensing standards.
Provide engineering and field support to identify, analyze, and resolve fire protection program issues.
Support Fire PRAs, NSCA updates, surveillance testing, pre-plans, impairment monitoring, and engineering calculations.
Prepare for and support NRC, INPO, NEIL, NSRB, and NOS inspections and audits.
Monitor fire protection system performance, review engineering changes, respond to industry operating experience, and represent the company professionally.