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Summary
The Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet Corporate Design Engineering (CDE) department is the Design Authority for each of Duke Energy’s six nuclear sites. CDE is responsible for the execution of a fleet portfolio that includes design solutions supporting risk reduction, equipment obsolescence, and plant modernization.
The McGuire Nuclear Station (MNS) CDE Electrical team manages the capital engineering change (EC) portfolio at MNS. The team collaborates with other CDE staff to ensure that high-quality design solutions are delivered to predictably meet site needs and milestone requirements.
Responsibilities
- Develop the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, which include but are not limited to AC power systems, DC power systems, Large AC motors, Transformers, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Protective Relaying, Voltage Regulators, Breakers, etc.
- Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, determine and present recommendations to resolve issues.
- Provide ongoing support of assigned engineering design changes through work order reviews, corrective action program assignments, and field installation support activities.
- Develop or revise design specifications or technical requirements documents to support engineering design changes.
- Develop or revise complex engineering calculations impacted by engineering design changes.
- Develop safety screens and evaluations that support engineering design changes
- Revise site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents impacted by engineering design changes.
Basic/Required Qualifications
Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
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
Nuclear Engineer I
- Bachelor of Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- A Master’s degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree
- 0-2 years of engineering experience
- Upcoming graduates expecting a Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree from an ABET accredited program may also be considered
Nuclear Engineer II
- Bachelor or Science degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- A Master’s degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree
- Minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience
- One (1) year of nuclear power plant experience
- In lieu of 1 year of nuclear experience, a selected candidate is subject to the oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until the selected candidate becomes fully qualified
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- Proficient in engineering theories and principles.
- Proficient in principles of project management.
- Experience in the utility industry.
- Completion of the Fundamentals of Engineering Exam with intention to Professional Engineering license
- State registration as a Professional Engineer.
- Working level knowledge of ETAP software program.
- Working level knowledge of nuclear industry cyber security control practices (NEI 08-09).
- Experience with nuclear industry standard design process.
Special Requirements
- Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance.
- This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
- Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed
- Additional hours expected as workload/business need requires.
- Occasional overnight travel.
Working Conditions
- Typically, an office environment with some work in the plant to conduct system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation.
- The work week is Monday – Thursday (Fridays/weekends as needed), 10-hour days. After completion of initial training and/or obtaining applicable qualifications, the candidate will work a hybrid schedule – two days onsite, two days remote.
- 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. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular work week.
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**Travel Requirements**
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No
Represented/Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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