Electrical/Instrumentation &Controls/Computer Engineer – Catawba Nuclear Station

Duke Energy; South Carolina; Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks an Electrical Engineer to join the OSE-E team at Catawba Nuclear Station, focusing on electrical and digital systems reliability and safety.

You will assess DPS, I&C, and network infrastructure, provide technical oversight to Maintenance and Operations, and help guide aging equipment decisions while supporting a hybrid onsite/remote work arrangement.

The role offers growth opportunities in digital modernization and cybersecurity within a regulated nuclear environment.

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering from ABET accredited program.
• Master's degree considered in lieu of BS.
• Minimum of 4 years engineering experience.
• Minimum of 1 year nuclear experience.

Responsibilities

• Monitor health and performance of plant electrical systems through maintenance support.
• Conduct inspections and 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.

Skills

Electrical Engineering

Nuclear Experience

System Diagnostics

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical or Computer Engineering

Master's degree considered in lieu of BS

Tools

Ovation Controls

7300 Protection System

Solid-State Protection System

Network infrastructure knowledge

Job description

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.

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.

Key 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.

Systems and Equipment Knowledge

• Digital Process Systems (DPS): Ovation Controls System.
• Instrumentation and Controls for Analog Control Systems: 7300 Protection System and Solid-State Protection System.
• Network Infrastructure Equipment: Servers, Firewalls, Diodes, and other Defensive Architecture Equipment.

Basic / Required Qualifications – Engineer III

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering.
• A Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science engineering degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.

Basic / Required Qualifications – Senior Nuclear Engineer

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering.
• A Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• 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.

Additional Requirements

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. 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.

Work Environment

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.

Travel Requirements

• 5-15%

Relocation Assistance

• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Union Status

• Represented/Union Position: No

Visa Sponsorship

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.

Equal Opportunity & Diversity

Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status.

Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.