Nuclear Engineer I/II — Design & Core Analysis (Hybrid)

Socket.dev; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy’s Nuclear Fuels Engineering group in Charlotte, NC seeks a Nuclear Engineer to advance neutronic analyses and fuel cycle designs in a hybrid onsite/remote environment.

Responsibilities include safety calculations, code development for nuclear design analyses, and fleet support to site reactor teams. ABET accreditation and nuclear experience are preferred, with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required; Master’s considered in lieu of BS.
• Experience with neutronics codes and nuclear design analysis tools.
• Familiarity with PWR fuel cycle and core monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Perform and review neutronic analyses of nuclear fuel assemblies and fuel cycle designs
• Perform nuclear design safety calculations and generate operational predictions
• Manage project teams through the reload design process
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, and documentation
• Develop, qualify, and maintain computer codes used in nuclear design analysis
• Provide fleet support to site reactor engineering teams and manage core monitoring software
• Collaborate/interface with Duke, industry, vendor, and regulatory personnel
• Participate in technical training activities

Skills

Neutronics experience

PWR fuel design analyses

Linux

FORTRAN/Python

Project management

Nuclear safety calculations

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Engineering in lieu of B.S.

Tools

CASMO/SIMULATE

Studsvik CASMO tooling

ANC

PRISM

MICROBURN

Job description

Duke Energy’s Nuclear Fuels Engineering group in Charlotte, NC seeks a Nuclear Engineer to advance neutronic analyses and fuel cycle designs in a hybrid onsite/remote environment.

Responsibilities include safety calculations, code development for nuclear design analyses, and fleet support to site reactor teams. ABET accreditation and nuclear experience are preferred, with opportunities for growth.