Nuclear Engineer III or Senior (Mechanical)-Catawba Nuclear Station

Duke Energy; York (SC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work schedule

Relocation assistance provided (as per

Job summary

Duke Energy's Catawba Nuclear Plant in York, SC seeks a Mechanical Systems Engineer to join the Plant Engineering-Operations Support Engineering team. You will support preventive maintenance, analyze equipment health, and provide technical leadership to Operations and Maintenance to ensure reliability.

The role involves field inspections, walkdowns, and assisting in long-range asset strategies, with a four-day 10-hour workweek and hybrid schedule.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high conduct of safety culture (personal, nuclear and environmental).
• Monitor and trend system performance to identify issues proactively.
• Provide input to station management on work priority for long-term reliability.
• Review maintenance window scope and help prioritize work to minimize downtime.
• Coordinate with Operations and Maintenance to solve emergent plant issues.
• Lead or support audits and inspections and participate in walkdowns as needed.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Preventive maintenance

Equipment health analysis

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET)

Master's degree considered in lieu

Job description

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.

Catawba Nuclear Plant is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to join the Plant Engineering-Operations Support Engineering team.

Join the engineering team and make a measurable impact on plant performance.

In this role, candidates will support preventive maintenance initiatives, analyze and trend equipment health, provide technical leadership to Operations and Maintenance, and influence long‑range equipment strategies that ensure optimal reliability of critical power plant assets.

Step into a role that combines variety, purpose, and real‑world impact. With infrequent overtime and a wide range of responsibilities, you’ll work inside an operating nuclear power plant—conducting field inspections, walkdowns, and engineering work that directly supports the delivery of safe, reliable electricity to the community and power grid.

This position offers a 4-day 10h workweek (Mon-Thurs) with a hybrid work schedule (at least 2 of 4 days are in the office, the others may be taken at home).

As a Duke Energy employee, you are offered a package of Paid Time Off / Vacation in addition to Holidays, Sick Time, and Dependent Care. Applicants are also eligible for Duke Energy’s 401K program, including matching contributions.

This is an Engineer III/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. Senior Engineer represents a level at which career may stabilize for many years.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates high conduct of safety culture (personal, nuclear and environmental).
• Monitor and trend system performance with the intent to identify issues in a preventative space versus a reactive one.
• Provide input to station management regarding priority of work to be performed on systems to ensure long term reliability.
• Review system maintenance window scope, including corrective and preventative maintenance, and provide input to work management to prioritize work while minimizing system unavailability.
• Work with Operations and Maintenance personnel to solve emergent plant issues.
• Conduct formal self‑assessments and benchmarking to ensure Catawba engineering performance remains the industry best.
• Lead, or support, Catawba Engineering during internal and external audits and inspections.
• Conduct plant walkdowns and inspections as required for license renewal and other program support activities.
• Provide general Mechanical Engineering and emergent issue support during plant outages.
• Develop collaborative relationships with Maintenance and Operations personnel to solve complex and challenging plant issues.
• Participation in industry groups to share operating experiences and lessons learned.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Basic / Required Qualifications – Nuclear Engineer III

• Note: This posting is for one open position.
• Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
• Graduation from a four‑year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A Master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.

Basic / Required Qualifications – Senior Nuclear Engineer

• Note: This posting is for one open position.
• Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
• Graduation from a four‑year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A Master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Registered Professional Engineer.
• Direct experience at Catawba or McGuire.
• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio‑economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Specific Requirements

Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access. This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on‑call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.

Working Conditions

An office environment with some routine work in the plant to conduct inspections and/or walkdowns. Hybrid work posture: At least 2 days per week are supported on‑site at the Catawba Nuclear Station after onboarding period.

Travel Requirements

• 5-15%
• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
• Yes Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No.
• 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.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status.

Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.