Nuclear Engineer III OR Senior Nuclear Engineer

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy's Nuclear Engineering Division in Charlotte invites you to join the Fuel Supply and Storage group as an engineer focused on procurement, economic analyses, and strategic fuel planning.

You will collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to optimize core reload options, conduct cost comparisons, and translate findings into actionable recommendations for senior leadership.

Qualifications

• ABET accredited B.S. in Engineering required.
• Master's degree in Engineering may substitute for B.S.
• 4–6 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum 1 year of nuclear power plant experience.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical and commercial contact for Duke and nuclear fuel vendor communications.
• Provide oversight of vendors' schedule and quality of nuclear fuel-related deliverables to Duke.
• Negotiate beneficial terms for products and services with nuclear fuel fabricators.
• Develop methods and processes which support cost efficient fuel delivery planning and effective communication between various front-end stages of the fuel cycle (i.e., uranium, conversion, enrichment, and fabrication) and the Nuclear Design function.
• Perform economic comparisons of core reload design options and plant operational regimes.
• Perform/ensure quality of economic analysis related to fuel supply proposals.
• Participate with other procurement engineers in strategic long-term nuclear fuel supply planning.
• Interface with corporate risk and legal staff to facilitate approval of fuel fabrication purchase recommendations that are provided to senior management.
• Support industry efforts aimed at sustaining reliable, economic fuel supplies.
• Develop and implement enhancements to streamline nuclear fuel cost and contractual obligations reporting to internal and external customers.
• Ensure purchase packages are compliant with appropriate procurement policies and procedures.
• Review and provide support for budgeting, accounting and financial tracking needs related to nuclear fuel transactions and expenditures.
• Interface with, and provide guidance for, other Nuclear Fuels Engineering sections as needed for financial and project-related support.
• Facilitate development and management of documentation processes as necessary to ensure compliance with Company initiatives in response to Sarbanes Oxley (accurate financial reporting) requirements.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Communication

Independent work

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

ABET-accredited M.S. in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

MBA

Job description

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.

Position Summary

The Fuel Supply and Storage (FSS) group is part of the Nuclear Engineering Division located at Duke Energy's General Office in Charlotte. The FSS group is responsible for nuclear fuel procurement for Duke Energy. This position will provide technical, financial, accounting, budgeting, and/or analytical support to the Nuclear Fuel Supply & Storage Group. Perform economic assessments for alternative core configurations and operational regimes, assist in purchase decision making, and develop/implement economically attractive procurement strategies for nuclear fuel. Position will also serve as the business liaison between nuclear fuel suppliers, the Nuclear Fuel Supply & Storage Group and Senior Nuclear leadership.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical and commercial point of contact for Duke and nuclear fuel vendor communications.
• Provide oversight of vendors' schedule and quality of nuclear fuel-related deliverables to Duke.
• Negotiate beneficial terms for products and services with nuclear fuel fabricators.
• Develop methods and processes which support cost efficient fuel delivery planning and effective communication between various front-end stages of the fuel cycle (i.e., uranium, conversion, enrichment, and fabrication) and the Nuclear Design function.
• Perform economic comparisons of core reload design options and plant operational regimes.
• Perform/ensure quality of economic analysis related to fuel supply proposals.
• Participate with other procurement engineers in strategic long-term nuclear fuel supply planning.
• Interface with corporate risk and legal staff to facilitate approval of fuel fabrication purchase recommendations that are provided to senior management.
• Support industry efforts aimed at sustaining reliable, economic fuel supplies.
• Develop and implement enhancements to streamline nuclear fuel cost and contractual obligations reporting to internal and external customers.
• Ensure purchase packages are compliant with appropriate procurement policies and procedures.
• Review and provide support for budgeting, accounting and financial tracking needs related to nuclear fuel transactions and expenditures.
• Interface with, and provide guidance for, other Nuclear Fuels Engineering sections as needed for financial and project-related support.
• Facilitate development and management of documentation processes as necessary to ensure compliance with Company initiatives in response to Sarbanes Oxley (accurate financial reporting) requirements.

Required/Basic Qualifications

The incumbent must meet the minimum ANSI requirements for this position identified within the scope of Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Nuclear Engineer III

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• A Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• 4-6 years of engineering experience
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear power plant experience

Senior Nuclear Engineer

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• A Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience

Desired Qualifications

• Masters degree in Business Administration
• Professional Engineer

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in an organization supporting nuclear station
• Broad knowledge of engineering practices, procedures, theories, and principles with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills
• Knowledge and familiarity with nuclear fuel fabricators' capabilities and processes
• Experience and participation in nuclear industry working groups
• Experience interfacing with senior levels of management and nuclear station contacts
• Experience negotiating with internal customers and external suppliers
• Knowledge of procedures, requirements, and interfaces associated with Nuclear Fuels Engineering's core reload design processes
• Ability to perform financial analyses and evaluations
• Experience in oversight or procurement of nuclear fuel and fuel-related components
• Knowledge and familiarity with contracts and contract requisitions
• Excellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation)
• Ability to work independently with general direction
• Ability to develop and maintain relationships at all levels of the nuclear organization
• Demonstrated ability to work in team environment
• Strong work ethic with demonstrated ability to meet commitments while working on multiple objectives and projects

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular work week.
• Flexible work schedule - typically four 10-hour days, 2 in office and 2 remote
• Some travel to other Duke sites, industry sites, and industry conferences/meetings
• Occasional off-hour emergent work required

Specific Requirements

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience for Nuclear Engineer III OR Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer for Senior Nuclear Engineer
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

Preferred Skills

• Communication

Travel Requirements

• 5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes

Represented/Union PositionNo

Visa Sponsored PositionNo. 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.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.