Nuclear Engineer I/II — Safety Analysis & Fuel Tech

Duke Energy; Huntersville (NC); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Duke Energy's Nuclear Fuels Engineering (NFE) group in Charlotte, NC, is seeking Nuclear Engineer I or II to contribute to safety analysis, transient simulations, and licensing support. This entry-level role provides supervision with growth toward independent analyses and collaboration with regulators and industry.

Responsibilities include performing transient simulations with RETRAN-3D and VIPRE-01, preparing technical reports, developing analysis codes, and supporting LARs and 50.59

Qualifications

• B.S. in Engineering from ABET accredited program.
• Master's degree in Engineering acceptable in lieu of B.S.
• 0–2 years for Engineer I; 2–4 years plus nuclear experience for Engineer II.
• Experience with safety analysis codes (RETRAN, VIPRE) and PWR safety analyses.
• Familiarity with PWR systems and NRC licensing processes (50.59).

Responsibilities

• Perform complex transient thermal-hydraulic simulations for all Duke PWRs using RETRAN-3D and VIPRE-01.
• Prepare thorough technical reports, correspondence, and documentation.
• Develop, qualify, and maintain computer codes for safety analysis.
• Collaborate with Duke, industry, vendors, and regulators.
• Participate in technical training activities.
• Support Licensing Amendment Requests (LAR) and 50.59 evaluations.
• Ensure analyses meet NRC requirements and project timetables.

Skills

FORTRAN/Python/VBA

UNIX/Linux

Thermal-hydraulic calculations

Nuclear safety analysis

Education

ABET‑accredited B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Engineering (acceptable in lieu of B.S.)

Tools

RETRAN-3D

VIPRE-01

Job description

Duke Energy's Nuclear Fuels Engineering (NFE) group in Charlotte, NC, is seeking Nuclear Engineer I or II to contribute to safety analysis, transient simulations, and licensing support. This entry-level role provides supervision with growth toward independent analyses and collaboration with regulators and industry.

Responsibilities include performing transient simulations with RETRAN-3D and VIPRE-01, preparing technical reports, developing analysis codes, and supporting LARs and 50.59