Lead Engineering Technologist (Air Operated Valve) - Brunswick Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy's Brunswick Nuclear Plant in Southport, NC, is seeking a Lead Engineering Technologist (Air Operated Valve) to provide advanced technical leadership and guidance across valve maintenance strategies. This hybrid, full-time role requires deep expertise in AO valves, MOM and I&C, and the ability to coach early career engineers.

You will lead studies, prepare reports, coordinate with field teams, and ensure safety and reliability while developing others.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent required.
• 8 years minimum related work experience; in lieu of degree, HS/GED with 10 years related experience.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology.
• Experience with Air Operated Valves, Valve maintenance strategies, and I&C maintenance strategies.

Responsibilities

• Provides subject matter expertise and guidance in identification, analysis and resolution of problems.
• Oversees training and development of engineers and technologists in given area of subject matter.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, calculations and sketches; crafts recommendations for actions.
• Develops and maintains positive working relationships to coordinate work activities and leverage industry expertise.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication; supports company goals and represents the company professionally.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Written communication

Oral communication

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering Technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

Tools

Air Operated Valves

Motor Operated Valves

Instrumentation & Controls Engineering

Job description

Lead Engineering Technologist (Air Operated Valve) - Brunswick Nuclear Plant# Careers## Lead Engineering Technologist (Air Operated Valve) - Brunswick Nuclear PlantApply: Hybrid: Southport, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 12, 2026 (2 days left to apply): R42360**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 Wednesday, November 11, 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.**Lead Nuclear Engineering Technologist** **Job Summary**The highest level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification is the Lead Technologist. This job is not part of a standard progression. The job requires a business case justification substantiating the necessity of a Lead role in conjunction with the enterprise Professional titling guidelines. Lead Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve complex problems and utilize the leadership skills necessary to oversee the training and development of the hierarchy. Incumbents engage in strategic oversight and management of work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently. **Job Responsibilities** * Provides subject matter expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems. Requires full engagement with the industry and other utilities to constantly assess how Duke's program is structured and implementing best practices in area of expertise.* Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective leadership planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities of self and others.* Independently reviews and prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches as well as craft recommendations for necessary actions.* Conducts engineering and related studies. Incumbents are expected to engage in frequent working group phone calls and face-to-face meetings to coordinate and implement changes as a result of fleet and recognize industry best practices.* Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance. Assists in developing appropriate curriculum to develop others in given area of subject matter expertise.* Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities and leverage industry expertise. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.* Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.* Coaches and mentors other Engineering Technologists and early career Engineers. **Basic Qualifications*** Associates Degree in Engineering Technology* 8 years minimum required related work experience* In lieu of degree, High School / GED and 10 years minimum required related work experience **Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology **Additional Preferred Qualifications*** Experience and working knowledge of Air Operated Valves, evaluation of diagnostic data, and providing recommendations for valve maintenance strategies.* Experience and working knowledge of Motor Operated Valves, evaluation of diagnostic data, and providing recommendations for valve maintenance strategies.* Experience and working knowledge of Instrumentation and Controls Engineering, evaluation of diagnostic data, and providing recommendations for I&C maintenance strategies.* Performance Expectations: \"Fully Meets Expectations\" or better in final 2 APA ratings.* Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.* Good written and oral communication skills.* Experience in the nuclear utility industry.* Proficient in applying principles of project management. **Working Conditions*** Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants**Additional Preferred Qualifications*** Good written and oral communication skills.* Experience in the utility industry.* Demonstrates skills applying leadership in the areas of technical project management, program oversight and/or governance. **Working Conditions*** Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants **Specific Requirements*** Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.* Good written and oral communication skills.* Either 6+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 10+ years equivalent experience without a degree****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. ### ### Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.