Fire Protection Engineer (Nuclear Fleet) – Hybrid

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

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to support the Oconee Nuclear Station and potentially other plants within the Nuclear Fleet. The role can be filled at Engineer III or Senior Engineer level based on experience.

The position requires meeting ABET-focused engineering qualifications, multiple regulatory standards, and the ability to perform in a hybrid work environment close to the facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the BS engineering degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
• 1 year of nuclear power plant experience.
• In lieu of 1 year of nuclear experience, supervisory approval may be required until fully qualified.
• Senior Engineer requires PE license or state registration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as fire protection subject matter expert, ensuring NFPA and regulatory compliance.
• Provide engineering and field support to identify and resolve fire protection issues.
• Support Fire PRAs, NSCA updates, surveillance testing, and calculations.
• Prepare for NRC, INPO, NEIL, NSRB and NOS inspections and audits.
• Monitor system performance and communicate findings professionally.

Skills

Regulatory compliance

Nuclear safety

Team collaboration

Field support

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET)

Master's degree in engineering (to waive BS)

Professional Engineer (PE)

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Fire Protection Engineer to support the Oconee Nuclear Station and potentially other plants within the Nuclear Fleet. The role can be filled at Engineer III or Senior Engineer level based on experience.

The position requires meeting ABET-focused engineering qualifications, multiple regulatory standards, and the ability to perform in a hybrid work environment close to the facility.