Senior Licensing Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer is a career/senior-level engineering position in Duke Energy’s Corporate Licensing Department. The role manages work in an engineering area of specialization with minimal supervision, develops advanced skills, and works independently except on unusual or complex projects or issues. The engineer develops regulatory documents, becomes a subject matter expert on licensing issues, and supports reviews of vendor documents as part of the licensing team in the corporate office. The position requires coordinating regulatory engagement, addressing complex issues, and providing engineering and regulatory expertise. Hybrid work is performed from both remote and onsite locations after onboarding; employees must live within a reasonable commute of their designated facility, no greater than 50 miles one way, and are expected to report onsite an average of three full workdays per regular work week as directed by their manager. Travel is 5–15%.

Requirements

Meet the minimum ANSI requirements identified in Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications.
At least 1 year of nuclear power plant experience.
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 engineering degree.
At least 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering.
In addition to the desired degree, 8 years of related work experience.
Technical Nuclear Certification, Senior Reactor Operator certification, Reactor Operator certification, and/or Professional Engineer registration.
MBA or master's degree.

Responsibilities

Prepare high-quality documents in a timely manner, including correspondence submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Energy (DOE), and state environmental and health organizations.
Represent the New Nuclear Generation group’s interests in regulatory engagement meetings with the NRC, DOE, and other state or local agencies, including audits, public meetings, and interactions with NRC project managers and branch chiefs.
Thoroughly and accurately review vendor documents and ensure satisfactory resolution of regulatory issues identified in those reviews.
Develop new procedures and revise existing procedures and processes in accordance with company policies.
Serve as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO).
Represent Duke Energy on working groups, task forces, and other industry organizations.
Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to accomplish business goals and objectives, including handling situations that require finding solutions within the area of expertise.
Prepare accurate correspondence and documentation, conduct analysis, and recommend process enhancements and standards relevant to the assignment.
Develop positive internal and external working relationships to coordinate work activities and regulatory engagement, and maintain accurate records and files.
Provide engineering and regulatory expertise and guidance to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems, considering long-term results and integrated impacts.
Apply broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; analyze and recommend business process enhancements; develop relevant standards; and stay current on new requirements, technologies, and processes.
Coach and mentor engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.