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Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer Power Uprate Projects

Duke Energy·Southport, NC·Posted July 2026
Nuclear industryUS only

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

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

Desired

  • 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

Based at Brunswick Nuclear Plant; hybrid work (onsite and remote); 5–15% travel required; onsite plant visits based on project needs.

Job details

FieldEngineering
LocationSouthport, NC
IndustryNuclear energy
PostedJul 2026

Training & Certifications

PE License

Skills & Tools

Nuclear EngineeringPower Uprate ProjectsProject Management

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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