Engineer III or Senior Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation; Seneca (SC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Component Engineer within its Maintenance Support Engineering team to ensure high reliability of critical turbine/generator components and compliance with NRC standards.

The ideal candidate will have a strong background in turbine operations, PM/PdM program assessment, and cross-functional collaboration with Design, Maintenance, and Operations to drive performance improvements and safe operation across the fleet.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• MS in Engineering may substitute for BS.
• Minimum 4 years engineering experience.
• Minimum 1 year nuclear experience.
• In lieu of nuclear experience, oversight may apply until fully qualified.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site subject matter for the Station.
• Monitor and trend equipment performance.
• Interface with vendors to ensure repairs and refurbishments are managed.
• Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting for emergent issues.
• Coordinate with Design, Maintenance & Operations on concerns, schedules and budgets.
• Ensure NRC and industry regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Evaluate fleet operating experience to improve component performance.
• Assess PM/PdM program performance and recommend adjustments.

Skills

Engineering experience

Nuclear experience

Regulatory knowledge

Communication skills

Education

B.S. in Engineering (ABET-accredited)

M.S. in Engineering (in lieu of BS)

Job description

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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.

This is the advancing level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with even greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressing complex and varied.

Responsibilities

ONS is seeking a Component Engineer for the Maintenance Support Engineer Team. This position will manage assigned mechanical components to ensure a high level of equipment reliability and compliance with existing programs and commitments. Ideal candidate will have experience and expertise in Turbine/Generator operation, support systems, and secondary side plant operation. This position will report to the Maintenance Support Engineering Manager and have the following duties for assigned components:

• Serve as the site subject matter for the Station
• Monitor and trending equipment performance
• Interface with vendors to ensure repairs and refurbishments are properly managed
• Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues
• Coordinate cross functionally with other departments (such as Design, Maintenance & Operations) to ensure concerns, schedules, budgeting and related issues are properly managed
• Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained for NRC and industry standards
• Evaluate Fleet Operating Experience and industry learnings to improve Component performance
• Evaluate Preventative Maintenance (PM) and Predictive (PdM) program performance and recommend performance based adjustments

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.

Nuclear Engineer III

Nuclear Engineer III is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Not Technology) from an ABET accredited program.
• A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear 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

Senior Nuclear Engineer

Senior Nuclear Engineer is the career/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. Senior Engineer represents a level at which career may stabilize for many years.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Not Technology) 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

• 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

Desired Qualifications

• 10 years or more of direct Component experience
• Extensive experience with machine vibration analysis and signature interpretation
• Registration as a Professional Engineer
• 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.
• Experience in the utility industry
• Commercial Nuclear Plant experience

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.
• Typical office environment
• Some plant observation work and occasional (<15%) travel
• Occasional weekend/overtime support

Specific Requirements

• 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.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

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.