Senior Nuclear Safety Analysis Engineer - Hybrid

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 95,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an Engineer III/Senior Engineer – Safety Analysis Applications (Nuclear) to join the Nuclear Fuels Engineering team in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on in-house methods for PWR safety analyses, including containment response simulations, fuel cycle transitions, and regulatory support.

Responsibilities span development, validation, and application of codes for safety analyses, collaboration with regulators and vendors, and contributing to licensing amendments and 50.59

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required; MS considered in lieu of BS.
• Nuclear engineering experience and safety analysis background preferred.
• Licensure as PE or FE is favorable; relevant certifications beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Perform transient thermal-hydraulic analyses for PWR fleet.
• Develop and validate safety analysis methods and codes.
• Prepare technical calculations, reports, and LAR/50.59 packages.
• Collaborate with internal, industry, and regulatory personnel.
• Support reload licensing and regulatory compliance activities.

Skills

Nuclear Engineering

Thermal hydraulics

Analytical mindset

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Master's degree considered in lieu of BS

Tools

RETRAN

RELAP

GOTHIC

FORTRAN

Python

UNIX/Linux

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking an Engineer III/Senior Engineer – Safety Analysis Applications (Nuclear) to join the Nuclear Fuels Engineering team in Charlotte, NC. The role focuses on in-house methods for PWR safety analyses, including containment response simulations, fuel cycle transitions, and regulatory support.

Responsibilities span development, validation, and application of codes for safety analyses, collaboration with regulators and vendors, and contributing to licensing amendments and 50.59