Nuclear Engineer III OR Senior Nuclear Engineer - Capital Risk Informed Projects

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Good fit if

  • You can work a hybrid schedule.
  • You can cover an on-call and emergency-response rotation if assigned.
  • You have SRO experience.
  • You have 6 years of experience, depending on level.
  • You hold a PE license.

Credentials that matter

Training and certifications

  • SRO License

Skills and tools

  • PWR
  • BWR
  • 10 CFR

Required qualifications

  • Basic/ 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 III Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience 1 year of nuclear power plant experience A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.
  • S. engineering degree Senior Nuclear Engineer Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer 1 year of nuclear power plant experience A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.
  • S. engineering degree. with design basis documentation, PM basis development, equipment reliability evaluations, or procurement equivalency evaluations.
  • Working knowledge of probabilistic risk assessment concepts.

About this role

The Duke Energy Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) department is seeking an Engineer to support the Risk-Informed Capital Initiatives team. This position supports strategic initiatives and implementation of risk-informed applications across the nuclear fleet.

Responsibilities

  • Support development and implementation of strategic risk-informed applications and initiatives across the nuclear fleet, including Risk Informed Completion Times, Surveillance Frequency Control Program, 10 CFR 50.69 categorizations, and development of Alternative Treatments.
  • Provide engineering and technical support for identification, analysis, and resolution of problems under the guidance of experienced engineers, with consideration of system and fleet-wide impacts.
  • Apply technical rigor, operating experience, and established methods to support risk-informed solutions that optimize safety, support regulatory compliance, and enhance operational decision-making.
  • Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor assigned work activities.
  • Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
  • Maintains accurate and detailed records and files
  • Collaborate with and seek guidance from more experienced engineers while sharing knowledge with peers as appropriate.

Preferred qualifications

  • Familiarity with the basic systems of a BWR or PWR Master’s degree in engineering field of study State registration as a Professional Engineer SRO License, or SRO Certification Working knowledge of nuclear plant design basis, safety-related SSCs, corrective action programs, work management processes, and engineering change processes.
  • Working knowledge of systems and program engineering concepts.

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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Nuclear Engineer III OR Senior Nuclear Engineer - Capital Risk Informed Projects

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