Digital Instrumentation & Control Design Engineer I OR Engineer II – Oconee Nuclear Station
Duke EnergyOconee
Good fit if
- You can work a hybrid schedule based at Oconee in Seneca, SC.
- For Level II, you have 2 years of experience.
Credentials that matter
Skills and tools
- 10 CFR
- I&C Systems
Required qualifications
- 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 Note: This posting is for one open position.
- Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
- Nuclear Engineer I 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 Electrical Engineering Nuclear Engineer II 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 Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience 1 year of nuclear power plant experience developing or reviewing digital hardware, software, firmware, network, virtualization, plant computer, or control-system modifications. with digital interfaces or protocols such as Modbus, OPC DA, or OPC UA and with migration of legacy systems to modern infrastructure. applying systems-engineering principles to the lifecycle of digital modifications, including stakeholder needs, requirements, architecture, testing, implementation, and turnover.
- Working knowledge of digital-upgrade licensing considerations, 10 CFR 50.59, and 10 CFR 73.54 cybersecurity requirements. developing digital or software modification test plans and acceptance criteria. with an engineering-change or work-management system.
- Nuclear Asset Suite experience is beneficial but not required.
- Demonstrated commitment to technical rigor, configuration control, procedure use and adherence, and nuclear safety culture.
- Strong professional oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, develop sound recommendations, and present the supporting basis.
About this role
Build the Future of Nuclear Energy Join Duke Energy’s Instrumentation & Control (I&C) Design Engineering team at Oconee Nuclear Station and help modernize a three-unit nuclear generating facility that provides safe, reliable, carbon-free electricity to the Carolinas. In this role, you will develop engineering solutions that support continued operation into the 2050s.
Responsibilities
- Develop engineering modifications for electrical, instrumentation and control, digital, software, and cybersecurity-related systems.
- Define project scope, technical requirements, design basis, installation approach, testing, acceptance criteria, and turnover strategy.
- Prepare accurate, traceable engineering products such as calculations, specifications, drawings, design inputs, evaluations, setpoints, and test plans.
- Evaluate design alternatives, technical risk, operating experience, lifecycle needs, and stakeholder input; document clear recommendations and their basis.
- Develop conceptual designs and technical specifications and coordinate engineering work performed by vendors and external design firms.
- When qualified, serve as the Responsible Engineer and primary technical contact for assigned modifications from design through closeout.
- Review installation work instructions and implementation packages to confirm that the approved design is correctly translated into field activities and testing.
- Provide field, outage, and implementation support while maintaining configuration control, procedural compliance, and design authority.
- Perform or coordinate design reviews, digital and software evaluations, cybersecurity assessments, licensing evaluations, and post-modification testing.
- Apply a strong nuclear safety culture, conservative decision-making, human-performance tools, and rigorous procedure use.
Preferred qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering.
- Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination.
- Nuclear design, modification, operations, maintenance, or project implementation experience.
- Nuclear utility modification-engineer qualification or comparable experience leading engineering changes through implementation.
Location, schedule, and travel
Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way.
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