Nuclear Engineer I – Safety Analysis & PWR Modeling

Duke Energy; Huntersville (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Relocation assistance provided (as-app

Flexible work schedule

Job summary

Duke Energy's Nuclear Fuels Engineering (NFE) group seeks candidates for Nuclear Engineer I/II roles in the Charlotte area to support safety analyses for the PWR fleet. The position emphasizes analytical rigor, problem solving, and collaboration across site and corporate teams.

These roles offer hybrid work arrangements, occasional travel, and opportunities to contribute to license amendments and safety analyses that impact uprates and fuel cycles.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree or progress toward degree by May 2027.
• Master's degree in Engineering can substitute for BS.
• 0-2 years of engineering experience (Nuclear Engineer I).
• 2-4 years of engineering experience and 1+ year nuclear experience (Nuclear Engineer II).

Responsibilities

• Performs complex transient thermal hydraulic simulations and analyses for all PWR Duke Energy reactors.
• Analyzes containment temperature and pressure response to postulated pipe breaks using NRC codes and models.
• Prepares calculation files, technical reports and correspondence.
• Develops, qualifies, and maintains computer codes used in safety analysis.
• Collaborates with internal, industry, vendor, and regulatory personnel.
• Participates in technical training activities.
• Supports Licensing Amendment Requests (LAR) with Regulatory Compliance.
• Develops methods to improve thermal margins and plant operational margins.
• Plans work activities to deliver high-quality NRC-compliant outputs on schedule.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master's degree in Engineering (in lieu of BS)

Tools

RETRAN/RELAP/GOTHIC

FORTRAN/Python

Linux

Job description

Duke Energy's Nuclear Fuels Engineering (NFE) group seeks candidates for Nuclear Engineer I/II roles in the Charlotte area to support safety analyses for the PWR fleet. The position emphasizes analytical rigor, problem solving, and collaboration across site and corporate teams.

These roles offer hybrid work arrangements, occasional travel, and opportunities to contribute to license amendments and safety analyses that impact uprates and fuel cycles.