Engineer III OR Senior Engineer

Duke Energy•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke Energy is seeking highly motivated candidates at the Engineer III and Senior Engineer levels to join the PRA Team. This team is responsible for maintaining Duke’s PRA models and risk-informed applications using fault tree and data analysis (Phoenix,) Human Reliability Analysis (HRA Calculator,) accident analysis (MAAP) among others. Duke Energy is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, a growing and vibrant city in the Carolinas. Candidates will have the opportunity to work from Duke’s brand new, state-of-the-art, headquarters building, with on-site dining and a fitness facility. For those that prefer a suburban or rural lifestyle, we offer the flexibility to work from our nearby nuclear sites at attractive locations such as Lake Norman, NC or Lake Wylie, SC. All our office locations are easy driving distance to the ocean or the mountains, making Charlotte an ideal location for your next home. Nuclear Engineer III is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of probabilistic risk assessment with general supervision. The successful candidate is expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is complex and varied. Senior Nuclear Engineer is the career level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of probabilistic risk assessment with little supervision. The successful candidate is expected to have advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is complex and varied.

Requirements

The incumbent must meet the minimum ANSI requirements for this position identified within the scope of Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications
Nuclear Engineer III: One (1) year of nuclear power plant experience
Nuclear Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND minimum of four (4) years of engineering experience
Nuclear Engineer III: A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree
Senior Nuclear Engineer: One (1) year of nuclear power plant experience
Senior Nuclear Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer
Senior Nuclear Engineer: A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree
Senior Nuclear Engineer: Minimum of six (6) years of engineering experience or five (5) years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer
Ability to obtain Nuclear Plant Unescorted Access
This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty
This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Registered Professional Engineer
Experience in the nuclear power generation utility industry, at a site
Familiarity with the basic systems of a BWR or PWR
Proficient in engineering theories and principles
Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proven discipline to develop and adhere to a schedule, timeframe, and meet deliverables/commitments
Proven reputation for being proactive, looking ahead, identifying potential issues, and developing solutions
Experience using Probabilistic Risk Assessment software, especially CAFTA and/or PHOENIX
Experience with Boolean logic development and/or analysis with Large fault trees
Experience within plant Operations or similar role that required understanding Accident Sequence Progression and the components/systems relied on for various accident scenarios
Experience with EPRI PRA Tools – CAFTA/Phoenix, HRA Calculation, FRANZ, and/or MAAP
Experience with the Notice of Enforcement Discretion (NOED) process, Significance Determination Process (SDP), License Amendment Requests (LARs), Requests for Additional Information (RAIs), Mitigating Systems Performance Index (MSPI) and Maintenance Rule
Experience in Human Reliability Analysis/Human Error Probabilities (HRA/HEP)

Responsibilities

Provides risk assessment engineering/technical expertise in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.
Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine risk assessment projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Maintains accurate records and files.
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.