Nuclear Design Engineer I/II (Mechanical/Civil)

Duke Energy; United States; On-site; USD 68,000 - 92,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Mechanical or Civil Engineer I or II for the Carolinas Nuclear Generation/McGuire Nuclear Station team, based in Huntersville, NC. The role supports nuclear design engineering, with emphasis on pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment within the Mech & Civil Design Engineering group.

The position requires ABET-accredited engineering credentials, with a Master’s considered in lieu of a BS, and potential progression to higher levels depending on experience.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Bachelor of Science in Engineering required (Nuclear Engineer I/II).
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a BS.
• Minimum 2 years engineering experience for Nuclear Engineer II.

Responsibilities

• Support mechanical/civil technical design and project coordination.
• Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, determine and present recommendations to resolve issues.
• Develop or revise design/procurement specifications or technical requirements documents to support engineering design changes.
• Develop the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, including Stress Analysis, Structural Analysis, Dynamic/Seismic Analysis, Steel and Concrete Design.
• Provide ongoing support of assigned engineering design changes through work order reviews, corrective action program assignments, and field installation support activities.
• Develop or revise complex engineering calculations impacted by engineering design changes.
• Develop licensing screens and evaluations that support engineering design changes.
• Revise site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents impacted by engineering design changes.
• Specify vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, rotating equipment and other process equipment.
• General understanding of Project Schedules and Budgets and provide weekly project status updates.
• Accomplishment of business goals through planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Civil engineering

Project coordination

Strong communication

Research and analysis

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program (B.S.)

Master's degree in Engineering (considered in lieu)

Tools

AutoCAD

GT STRUDL

ANSYS

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Mechanical or Civil Engineer I or II for the Carolinas Nuclear Generation/McGuire Nuclear Station team, based in Huntersville, NC. The role supports nuclear design engineering, with emphasis on pumps, valves, heat exchangers, and rotating equipment within the Mech & Civil Design Engineering group.

The position requires ABET-accredited engineering credentials, with a Master’s considered in lieu of a BS, and potential progression to higher levels depending on experience.