Nuclear Fuels Engineer I/II — Hybrid Role

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance (as applicable)

Job summary

Duke Energy's Nuclear Fuels Engineering (NFE) group seeks engineers for Engineer I or II to design and analyze BWR fuel cycles for Brunswick and Oconee. This position offers a hybrid work model with Charlotte, NC, and nearby sites, plus occasional travel to project locations.

Qualified candidates will hold an ABET-accredited BS in Engineering; FE/PE is preferred but not required. Neutronics experience with PANACEA, SIMULATE, MICROBURN, POLCA is valued.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Engineering required; MS considered as substitution.
• FE/PE license not required but beneficial; strong fundamentals in nuclear engineering.

Responsibilities

• Participate on or lead reload design teams to design fuel cycles.
• Develop and verify analyses for fuel cycle designs and safety analyses.
• Interface with vendors and site engineers to support design reviews and issue resolution.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Analytical skills

Programming (Fortran/Python)

Unix/Linux

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering considered

Tools

PANACEA

SIMULATE

MICROBURN

POLCA

Job description

Duke Energy's Nuclear Fuels Engineering (NFE) group seeks engineers for Engineer I or II to design and analyze BWR fuel cycles for Brunswick and Oconee. This position offers a hybrid work model with Charlotte, NC, and nearby sites, plus occasional travel to project locations.

Qualified candidates will hold an ABET-accredited BS in Engineering; FE/PE is preferred but not required. Neutronics experience with PANACEA, SIMULATE, MICROBURN, POLCA is valued.