Nuclear Engineer III/Senior Nuclear Engineer

Duke Energy•Huntersville, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke Energy's Nuclear Fuels Engineering (NFE) department is seeking candidates passionate about nuclear energy's role in a clean energy future. Duke's NFE department is unique in the industry by owning and performing in-house methods and analysis for nearly all aspects of the fuel cycle, from contracting fuel supply to long term storage of spent fuel. This role offers a chance to make a difference in people's lives and build an exciting, rewarding career with opportunities for growth and development, recognition, and competitive pay and benefits. The position is located in Charlotte, North Carolina, with options to work from nearby nuclear sites. The Safety Analysis Models group is responsible for developing and updating in-house transient analysis methodologies for power uprates and fuel cycle transitions at McGuire, Catawba, and Harris Nuclear plants, performing UFSAR Chapter 15 accident analyses, and ensuring reload core designs meet all limits according to NRC approved methods.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
4-6 years of engineering experience (for Nuclear Engineer III).
Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer (for Sr Nuclear Engineer).
Ability to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance.
Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to ERO facilities and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Experience with core and thermal hydraulic codes such as RETRAN and VIPRE or their equivalents.
Experience with PWR transient analysis.
Experience with development and support of License Amendment Requests and 50.59 Evaluations.
Familiarity with the basic systems of a Westinghouse or B&W NSSS reactor.
Unix and/or Linux workstation experience.
Computer programming experience (FORTRAN/Python/VBA/etc.).

Responsibilities

Develop and update in-house transient analysis methodologies for proposed power uprates and 24 month fuel cycle transitions at McGuire, Catawba and Harris Nuclear plants.
Perform UFSAR Chapter 15 accident analyses at the uprated power conditions.
Ensure each reload core design, uprated or non-uprated, is performed in accordance with NRC approved methods and meets all limits.
Perform and review UFSAR Chapter 15 non-LOCA transient analyses.
Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, and documentation.
Qualify and maintain computer codes used in calculating DNB limits or verifying other limits are met.
Participate in reload core design teams to ensure each reload is designed to meet all applicable safety limits and are performed in accordance with NRC approved in-house methodologies.
Collaborate/interface with Duke, industry, vendor, and regulatory personnel.
Participate in technical training activities.