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Civil/Structural Design Engineer I or Engineer II –Robinson Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy·Hartsville, SC·Posted today
Nuclear industryUS only

About this role

Civil/Structural Design Engineer position (Engineer I or II) at Duke Energy's Robinson Nuclear Plant within the Nuclear Fleet Corporate Design Engineering department. You will develop engineering solutions for plant equipment upgrades, including pipe hanger design, structural analysis, seismic qualification, and weld design. The role begins with close supervision and progresses toward greater independence based on experience level.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering/technical expertise in identification, analysis, and resolution of routine civil/structural engineering problems
  • Develop civil/structural engineering solutions for design packages supporting plant equipment upgrade projects
  • Perform scoping and development of design packages for plant modifications
  • Conduct pipe hanger design, structural analysis, pipe stress analysis, soil and steel/concrete structure evaluations, and field support
  • Execute seismic equipment qualification and weld design work
  • Prepare thorough technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
  • Conduct independent reviews of peer-prepared engineering products
  • Assist in accomplishment of business goals through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program (or Master's degree in Engineering); Mechanical B.S. Engineer with proper nuclear civil/structural experience acceptable
  • For Engineer I: 0-2 years of engineering experience
  • For Engineer II: 2-4 years of engineering experience
  • Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
  • Ability to achieve and maintain nuclear site Unescorted Access

Desired

  • Background in pipe hanger design, structural analysis, pipe stress analysis, soil and steel/concrete structure evaluations, seismic equipment qualification, and weld design
  • Willingness to perform/learn ASME B31.1 and ASME Section III pipe stress analysis
  • Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
  • Experience in the utility industry
  • Good written and oral communication skills
  • Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam with desire to complete PE license
  • Understanding of basic principles of project management

Location

Robinson Nuclear Plant (South Carolina). Office environment with 5-15% travel and occasional overnight travel required. Field work at plant for system walkdowns and field support. Willingness to work extended hours and on-call shifts required. Personal protective equipment required. May have Emergency Response Organization duties with defined response time.

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationHartsville, SC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJun 2026

About the company

Duke Energy

One of the largest energy holding companies in the U.S., serving 8 million customers across the Southeast and Midwest with a fleet of nuclear, natural gas, and renewable assets.

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