Fuel Mechanical Engineer – Nuclear Performance

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy's Nuclear Fuels Engineering division seeks a Nuclear Engineer to support fuel mechanical performance, perform analyses, and contribute to examinations and design specifications. The role requires cross-team collaboration, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a hybrid environment.

Ideal candidates have ABET‑accredited degrees, several years of engineering and nuclear experience, and skills in fuel software tools and programming.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• In lieu of degree listed above, a Master's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering with a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree in another discipline from an ABET accredited program will also be considered
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
• Good written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of routine problems in area of fuel mechanical performance
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches associated with the resolution of routine technical problems
• Perform fuel rod mechanical analyses (rod internal pressure, fuel melt, cladding corrosion, etc.) using NRC approved methodologies
• Plan and support new and irradiated fuel examinations and characterization
• Develop fuel and core component design specifications
• Ensure high quality, conforming, fuel and components are delivered on time, within specifications
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other groups within NFE, Plant Engineering, Operations, and vendors

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Multi-tasking

FORTRAN/Python/VBA programming

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Mechanical or Nuclear Eng

MS in Mechanical or Nuclear Eng with non-Eng BS

Tools

Unix/Linux

PAD

COPERNIC

VIPRE

BOA

Job description

Duke Energy's Nuclear Fuels Engineering division seeks a Nuclear Engineer to support fuel mechanical performance, perform analyses, and contribute to examinations and design specifications. The role requires cross-team collaboration, effective communication, and the ability to manage multiple tasks in a hybrid environment.

Ideal candidates have ABET‑accredited degrees, several years of engineering and nuclear experience, and skills in fuel software tools and programming.