Nuclear Engineer I or Nuclear Engineer II - Electrical Procurement

Duke Energy Corporation•Seneca, SC

22h•Onsite

About The Position

This corporate Nuclear Engineering Department position is located at the McGuire Nuclear Plant and supports all Duke Energy nuclear sites. The Electrical Procurement Engineer develops and approves procurement engineering products, including equivalency evaluations, commercial-grade technical evaluations and dedication plans, part safety classification analyses, and reverse engineering, using prudent and cost-effective fleet procurement options. The preferred location is MNS; CNS and ONS are also options. The role provides engineering and testing solutions to address site maintenance issues, improve plant performance, and maintain safety margins, design requirements, schedules, and regulatory compliance. It involves evaluating procurement alternatives, coordinating supporting activities, resolving equipment non-conformances, ensuring document quality, applying nuclear-industry codes and standards, and preparing technical reports and records. The position may include Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, on-call duty, additional hours as workload requires, and occasional overnight travel. Work takes place in office and plant environments, with personal protective equipment required as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a master's degree in Engineering may be considered in lieu of a bachelor's degree in Engineering.
For Nuclear Engineer I: 0–2 years of engineering experience.
For Nuclear Engineer II: 2–4 years of engineering experience and at least 1 year of nuclear experience.
Understanding of basic engineering and testing theories and principles.
Understanding of basic engineering and design practices, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Ability to obtain nuclear-site unescorted access/security clearance.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Willingness and ability to work additional hours as workload or business needs require and to travel occasionally overnight.
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, such as a hardhat, safety glasses, and fall protection, as needed.
If selected without 1 year of nuclear experience, work is subject to oversight and written approval by a designated qualified individual until the candidate becomes fully qualified.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Experience in the nuclear utility industry.
Post-bachelor's degree, such as a master's degree or professional-school equivalent, with a Master of Engineering specialization.
On-the-job nuclear Procurement Engineering and/or QA Testing experience, such as environmental qualification, seismic qualification/testing/analysis, functional testing, dedication testing, or QA.
Working knowledge of power plant operations, including mechanical and electrical equipment.
Experience with Nuclear Asset Suite systems, such as Portal J, Passport, or Asset Suite.
Successful completion of the EPRI Procurement Training Course for Plant Engineering or equivalent training or experience.
Effective written and verbal communication with a wide range of customers at all organizational levels.
Analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
Ability to deliver results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning, and execution.
Ability to work as part of a team, take initiative, be flexible, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities.
Ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments.
Working knowledge and understanding of the QA program and related documents.
Ability to work independently and/or with minimal supervision.
Planning and organizational skills.
Experience reading and interpreting procedures, drawings, specifications, and codes.
NAS Work Control and CAP experience.
Previous Work Management experience.

Responsibilities

Support development of engineering equivalency evaluations and commercial-grade dedication packages to address site maintenance issues.
Provide cost-effective engineering and testing solutions to improve plant performance and maintain safety margins and design requirements.
Coordinate supporting activities, resolve equipment non-conformances, and ensure the quality of provided documents.
Evaluate and select prudent, cost-effective procurement alternatives consistent with schedules and regulatory requirements.
Maintain an understanding of item functions, required testing, and test-result interpretation.
Maintain current knowledge of applicable nuclear-industry codes, standards, and regulatory requirements and guidance, including ASME, ANSI, ASTM, IEEE, Code of Federal Regulations, EPRI, NEI, and NUREG materials.
Provide engineering and technical expertise in identifying, analyzing, testing, and resolving routine problems in the area of expertise.
Prepare accurate technical reports, test reports, correspondence, and documentation for routine engineering and dedication work.
Develop positive working relationships to coordinate work activities effectively.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
Maintain accurate records and files.
Meet possible Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, including callouts and an on-call duty rotation, if assigned.
Wear required personal protective equipment as needed.