Electrical Design Engineer I OR Electrical Design Engineer II - Oconee Nuclear Station

dukeenergy; Seneca (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Duke Energy’s Nuclear Fleet Corporate Design Engineering (CDE) department at the Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, SC is seeking an Electrical Design Engineer I or II to support design changes for AC/DC power systems and related equipment.

The role includes developing scope and technical basis, performing calculations, revising drawings, and providing field installation support, with a willingness to travel and maintain safety requirements in a hybrid work model.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience (Electrical Design Engineer II).
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop the scope, technical basis, installation, and testing requirements for engineering design changes.
• Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, determine, and present recommendations.
• Provide ongoing support of assigned engineering design changes through work order reviews and field installation support.
• Develop or revise design specifications or technical requirements documents.
• Develop or revise complex engineering calculations impacted by engineering design changes.
• Revise site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents impacted by engineering design changes.

Skills

Electrical design

Power systems

Engineering calculations

Nuclear industry knowledge

Field installation support

Education

ABET-accredited Engineering program

FE Exam (Passing grade)

Tools

ETAP

Job description

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Disclaimer

This is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this entry level solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills and the ability to work with greater independence. Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

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 Oconee Nuclear Station (ONS) CDE team manages the capital engineering change portfolio at the ONS site in Seneca, SC. The ONS CDE Electrical Team is seeking to fill the position of Electrical Design Engineer I or II.

Responsibilities

• Develop the scope, technical basis, installation, and testing requirements for engineering design changes that 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.

• Revise site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents impacted by engineering design changes.

Basic/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.

Electrical Design 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.

Electrical Design 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

• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

• Passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam.

• Interest in continued professional development and obtaining Professional Engineer (PE) licensure.

• Experience in the utility industry, specifically the nuclear industry.

• Experience with nuclear industry standard design process.

• Working level knowledge of ETAP software program.

Specific Requirements

• In lieu of one 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.

• 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 during scheduled refueling outages.

• 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.

• 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 2 full workdays per regular workweek. The work week is Monday – Thursday, 10-hour days.

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.