Fire Protection Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation•Seneca, SC

7d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Fire Protection Engineer supports the fleet Fire Protection team at Oconee Nuclear Station and may provide support to other Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet plants as needed. The position may be filled at the Engineer III or Senior Engineer level, depending on the candidate’s experience. The role is responsible for fire protection engineering support and ensuring compliance with applicable codes, regulations, procedures, and plant licensing standards. The position uses a hybrid work arrangement after onboarding, with work performed remotely and onsite. 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 two full workdays per regular work week, as directed by their manager. Work takes place in both office and plant environments. The role may involve occasional travel, including overnight travel, and requires availability for some weekends, holidays, overtime, and on-call duties. Relocation assistance may be provided, as applicable.

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; a Master’s degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s degree.
Engineer III: Minimum of 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: Minimum of 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 some weekends, holidays, and overtime as required; additional hours may be required based on workload and business needs.
May be required to participate in ERO callouts with a specified response time and an on-call duty rotation, and must be Fit for Duty for those duties.
Must live within a reasonable commute of the assigned Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way, for the hybrid arrangement.

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 and ensure 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 nuclear plants within the Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet as needed.
Conduct field walk-downs in an operating plant environment.
May participate in the Emergency Response Organization, including callouts and an on-call duty rotation.