Electrical/ I&C / Digital Process Systems Engineer

Duke Energy; York (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an Electrical/ I&C / Digital Process Systems Engineer for the Catawba Nuclear Station Operations Support Engineering team. The role covers electrical and digital systems reliability, cyber-security readiness, and modernization initiatives.

Hybrid work is available after onboarding, with proximity requirements to the York, SC facility. Assignment includes ensuring safe nuclear operations and system operability across preventive maintenance and aging processes.

Qualifications

• Nuclear Engineer III: BS in Engineering from ABET-accredited program; MS may substitute.
• Senior Nuclear Engineer: BS in Engineering from ABET-accredited program; MS may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and performance of plant electrical systems via preventive maintenance support.
• Conduct inspections and walkdowns in the plant.
• Identify, trend, and resolve equipment issues.
• Provide technical oversight and engineering support to Maintenance and Operations.
• Maintain long-term system reliability; support operability and aging decisions.
• Assist with equipment replacement decisions and safety compliance.

Skills

Strong communication

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Master's degree in engineering (considered in lieu of BS)

Tools

Ovation DPS

Nuclear instrumentation & controls (analog/digital)

7300 Protection System

GE Mark VI Controls

Turbine Controls

Solid-State Protection System

Job description

Electrical/ I&C / Digital Process Systems Engineer# Careers## Electrical/ I&C / Digital Process Systems EngineerApply: Hybrid: York, SC: Full time: Posted Yesterday: End Date: December 2, 2026 (19 days left to apply): R42411**Important Application Submission Information**In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, December 1, 2026## More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.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.## **Job Summary** ***Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position as Engineer III or Senior Engineer*** **Role Overview**This role is part of the Catawba Nuclear Station Operations Support Engineering – Electrical (OSE-E) department. OSE-E is the ongoing technical owner of the plant's electrical and digital systems. The team ensures that critical electrical power, control systems, network infrastructure, and cyber-related equipment remain reliable, compliant, and capable of supporting safe nuclear operations.**Role Impact**OSE-Electrical engineers are the *system experts* responsible for understanding how key electrical and digital systems are designed, how they perform, what risks exist, and what actions are needed to maintain long-term plant reliability and operability.**Why This Role Stands Out**For an electrical engineer, this is an exciting time in nuclear energy as the industry advances beyond maintaining existing plants to include long-term operations, digital modernization, cybersecurity, advanced reactors, and potential new construction.**Systems and Equipment Knowledge You Bring*** Digital Process Systems (DPS): Ovation Controls System.* Instrumentation and Controls for Analog Control Systems: Nuclear Instrumentation, GE Mark VI Controls, 7300 Protection System, Turbine Controls, and Solid-State Protection System.* Network Infrastructure Equipment: Servers, Firewalls, Diodes, and other Defensive Architecture Equipment. ## **Responsibilities*** Monitor the health and performance of plant electrical systems through preventive maintenance program support.* Conduct inspections and/or walkdowns in the plant.* Identify, trend and resolve equipment issues.* Provide technical oversight and engineering support to the Maintenance and Operations departments.* Maintain long-term system reliability.* Support operability, equipment ageing and equipment replacement decisions.**Basic / Required Qualifications**Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant 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.* A Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.* Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.* Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.***Senior Nuclear Engineer***.* Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science 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 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.* Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.**Desired Qualifications*** Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred.* Experience in the utility industry.* Familiarity with Instrumentation and Controls for analog control systems (7300 Protection System, Solid State Protection), and Digital Process systems (Ovation Controls system).* Familiarity with network infrastructure equipment including servers, firewalls, diodes, and other defensive architecture equipment.* Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.* Good written and oral communication skills.## **Working Conditions*** **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 workweek.* An office environment within an operating nuclear power station.* 4-day work week (Monday – Thursday).* Infrequent overtime outside of emergent and outage work.* Hybrid work arrangement: after onboarding, employees must work onsite at Catawba Nuclear Station at least two days per week, with two remote days.* Required to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.* 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. ## **Specific Requirements***The incumbent must meet the minimum ANSI requirements (or equivalencies) 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. ANSI requirements are generally equal to or less than the posted basic requirements.** 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.* Must be able to obtain Unescorted Authorized Access (UAA) at a nuclear power plant.****Travel Requirements****5-15%### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes### Represented/Union PositionNo### Visa Sponsored PositionNo. 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.