Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer Power Uprate Projects
Duke EnergyBrunswick
Good fit if
- You can work a hybrid schedule based at Brunswick in Southport, NC.
- You can meet unescorted-access requirements at Brunswick.
- You have 6 years of experience, depending on level.
- You hold a PE license.
- You can travel 5 to 15% of the time.
Credentials that matter
Training and certifications
- PE License
Skills and tools
- Nuclear Engineering
- Power Uprate Projects
- Project Management
Required qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer (Master's degree in engineering may substitute for B.S.)
- Minimum 6 years of engineering experience (or 5 years with Professional Engineer registration) attained at a 'Fully Meets' performance level
- Must be badged for nuclear site unescorted access or able to obtain unescorted access within reasonable timeframe
- Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship
About this role
Senior-level nuclear engineer supporting Duke Energy's power uprate initiatives at Catawba, McGuire, and Brunswick plants. Develop expertise in plant systems, design basis, and multi-year capital projects with minimal supervision. Based at Brunswick Nuclear Plant with hybrid work arrangement.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain positive working relationships with site and corporate teammates to coordinate work activities
- Provide engineering and technical expertise in identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity
- Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to accomplish business goals and objectives
- Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, and documentation for complex problems and analyses
- Support plant walkdowns, vendor interfaces, development of program/project documents, assistance with funding packages, and schedule development
- Apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures in handling assignments of increasing complexity
Preferred qualifications
- Professional Engineer (PE) license
- PMP or MBA certification
- Proficiency in project management principles
- Experience with nuclear power uprate projects
- Experience at an operational nuclear power facility
- Experience managing financial long-range plans for nuclear power plants
- Experience with day-to-day nuclear site schedules and operations
- Experience with oversight and vendor/contractor interfaces
- Proficiency in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and presenting recommendations
Location, schedule, and travel
Based at Brunswick Nuclear Plant; hybrid work (onsite and remote); 5–15% travel required; onsite plant visits based on project needs.
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