Nuclear Engineer III / Sr Nuclear Engineer

Duke Energy; York (SC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Holidays

401K with company match

Job summary

Duke Energy's Catawba Nuclear Station seeks an Electrical/I&C System Engineer to join the Plant Engineering – Operations Support Engineering – Electrical (OSE-Electrical) team. The role supports reliability and performance of critical plant systems in a regulated environment, interfacing with Instrumentation and Controls and networks, including servers and security equipment.

The position offers a 4‑day, 10‑hour workweek with a hybrid schedule (2 days on-site).

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program (Master's may substitute).
• Minimum of 4 years engineering experience (Senior: 6 years or 5 years with PE).
• Experience with electrical/I&C systems in a nuclear plant environment is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering/technical guidance on problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and sketches.
• Conduct studies and manage non-routine projects with minimal oversight.
• Develop relationships and coordinate work activities; communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Support company goals and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Engineering experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

ABET accredited engineering program

Master's degree considered in lieu of B.S.

Professional Engineer licensure (PE)

Job description

Electrical/I&C Engineer at a nuclear power plant (Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer) - Operations Support Engineering - Electrical - Catawba Nuclear Station

Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position as Engineer III or Senior Engineer

Summary

Catawba Nuclear Plant is seeking an Electrical/I&C System Engineer to join the Plant Engineering - Operations Support Engineering - Electrical (OSE-Electrical) team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the long‑term reliability and performance of critical plant systems and infrastructure within a highly regulated and technically rigorous environment.

As part of the OSE – Electrical team, the candidate will interface with Instrumentation and Controls for Analog control systems, Digital Process systems, and network infrastructure equipment including servers, firewalls, and other defensive architecture equipment. The team directly supports the preventive maintenance program; monitors and trends equipment performance; provide technical oversight and engineering support to Operations and Maintenance organizations; and help establish the long‑term strategic direction for plant to ensure optimum reliability.

This is the Career/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 Nuclear Engineer represents a level at which career may stabilize for many years.

If you're looking for an exciting career or something new, this position offers a wide variety of work and overtime requirements are infrequent. You will also work inside an operating power plant offering fieldwork experience, inspections, and walkdowns while the nuclear station provides life‑essential electricity to the surrounding 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non‑routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
• 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.

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
• 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

• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• 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 the onboarding period.

Travel Requirements

5‑15%

• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

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.