Nuclear Fuel Mechanical Engineer I (Hybrid)

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Duke Energy, based in Charlotte, NC, is seeking Nuclear Engineer I/II to join the Nuclear Fuels Engineering (NFE) group. The Fuel Mechanical Performance team handles fuel mechanical/thermal analyses, plant support, and in-house fuel fabrication oversight.

Roles require problem solving, strong communication, and the ability to work across teams. Hybrid work is available; relocation may be needed, with occasional travel and site access requirements.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required or equivalent
• Bachelor of Science in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering or Master’s with relevant background
• 0-2 years (Nuclear Engineer I) or 2+ years (Nuclear Engineer II) depending on experience

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering/technical guidance in fuel mechanical performance problems
• Plan and support analyses and plant issue resolution
• Prepare technical reports and calculations
• Ensure high quality deliverables to plants on time and within specs
• Perform fuel rod mechanics analyses (rod internal pressure, fuel melt, cladding corrosion)
• Conduct crud and corrosion risk analyses using standard methods/tools
• Support fuel examinations and characterization
• Review design/manufacturing changes and approve/reject
• Develop fuel/core component design specs
• Manage core components and lifetime analyses
• Collaborate with NFE, Plant Engineering, Operations and vendors
• Participate in technical training and industry meetings

Skills

Fundamentals of Engineering

Unix/Linux

Programming (FORTRAN)

Programming (Python)

Programming (VBA)

Thermal-hydraulics

Fuel performance software

Written and oral communication

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering

M.S. in Mechanical or Nuclear Eng with B.S. in another field (ABET)

Tools

FORTRAN

Python

VBA

Job description

Duke Energy, based in Charlotte, NC, is seeking Nuclear Engineer I/II to join the Nuclear Fuels Engineering (NFE) group. The Fuel Mechanical Performance team handles fuel mechanical/thermal analyses, plant support, and in-house fuel fabrication oversight.

Roles require problem solving, strong communication, and the ability to work across teams. Hybrid work is available; relocation may be needed, with occasional travel and site access requirements.