Fire Protection Engineer
Duke Energy•Seneca, SC
•Hybrid
About The Position
The Fire Protection Engineer supports the fleet Fire Protection team at Oconee Nuclear Station and may provide support to other plants in the Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet as needed. The position may be filled at the Engineer III or Senior Engineer level, depending on the candidate’s experience. The role serves as a fire protection subject matter expert and supports fire protection program compliance, engineering activities, inspections, audits, and plant operations.
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.
- 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.
- Engineer III: At least 4 years of engineering experience and 1 year of nuclear power plant experience. Without 1 year of nuclear experience, the selected candidate is subject to oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until fully qualified.
- Senior Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer; a master’s degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.
- Senior Engineer: At least 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer, and 1 year of nuclear power plant experience. Without 1 year of nuclear experience, the selected candidate is subject to oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until fully qualified.
- Ability to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance.
- Ability to conduct field walk-downs in an operating plant environment.
- Ability to wear personal protective equipment such as a hard hat, safety glasses, and fall protection as needed.
- Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection from an ABET-accredited program.
- At least 3 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 and 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.
- Provide support to other plants within the Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet as needed.
Benefits
- Competitive pay and benefits.
- Relocation assistance, as applicable.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
