Nuclear Engineer III or Senior (Mechanical)-Catawba Nuclear Station

Duke Energy•York, SC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke Energy is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to join the Plant Engineering–Operations Support Engineering team at Catawba Nuclear Plant. This Engineer III/Senior-level role supports plant performance and the safe, reliable operation of critical power plant equipment. The position focuses on preventive maintenance, equipment-health analysis and trending, technical support to Operations and Maintenance, and long-range equipment reliability strategies. The engineer works inside an operating nuclear power plant, conducting field inspections, walkdowns, and engineering work. The role involves varied responsibilities, infrequent overtime, and a four-day, 10-hour workweek from Monday through Thursday. After onboarding, the hybrid schedule requires at least two days per week on site at Catawba Nuclear Station; remaining workdays may be taken at home. At the Engineer III/Senior level, employees manage work in their engineering specialty with minimal supervision. They are expected to work independently, develop advanced skills, identify problems, develop solutions, and resolve issues, seeking guidance for unusual or complex projects. The Senior Engineer level may represent a career level at which an employee remains for many years. The role may include Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, including callouts with a defined response time and an on-call rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty. Travel is estimated at 5–15%. Relocation assistance may be provided, as applicable. The position is not represented by a union, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

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 engineering degree.
For Engineer III: at least 4 years of engineering experience.
For Senior Nuclear Engineer: at least 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
Ability to achieve nuclear-site unescorted access.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Engineer.
Direct experience at Catawba or McGuire.
Proficiency in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Ability to work with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Demonstrate a strong safety culture, including personal, nuclear, and environmental safety.
Monitor and trend system performance to identify issues preventively rather than reactively.
Provide station management with input on work priorities to support long-term system reliability.
Review system maintenance-window scope, including corrective and preventive maintenance, and advise work management on prioritizing work while minimizing system unavailability.
Work with Operations and Maintenance personnel to resolve emergent plant issues.
Conduct formal self-assessments and benchmarking to support high engineering performance at Catawba.
Lead or support Catawba Engineering during internal and external audits and inspections.
Conduct plant walkdowns and inspections for license renewal and other program-support activities.
Provide general Mechanical Engineering and emergent-issue support during plant outages.
Build collaborative relationships with Maintenance and Operations personnel to resolve complex plant issues.
Participate in industry groups to share operating experience and lessons learned.
Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally.