Senior Safety Analysis Engineer - Nuclear (Hybrid)

Duke Energy; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy's Nuclear Fuels Engineering group seeks engineers to perform in-house safety analyses for its PWR fleet, including containment response simulations during transients and accidents. You will develop methodologies, validate codes, and prepare technical reports to support uprates and fuel cycle transitions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ability to work in a team, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance across site and corporate interfaces.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; Master’s may substitute.
• Minimum 4–6 years of engineering experience; nuclear experience required for certain levels.
• Candidates may be considered for Sr Nuclear Engineer with 6+ years or 5+ years plus PE/license.

Responsibilities

• Perform complex transient thermal-hydraulic simulations for PWR reactors.
• Analyze containment response during transients and postulated pipe breaks.
• Prepare calculation files, reports, and licensing documentation.
• Develop and maintain safety analysis codes; support NRC licensing activities.
• Collaborate with internal, industry, vendor, and regulatory personnel.

Skills

Nuclear engineering

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Regulatory awareness

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

M.S. in Engineering (considered in lieu)

Tools

RETRAN

RELAP

GOTHIC

FORTRAN

Python

VBA

Job description

Duke Energy's Nuclear Fuels Engineering group seeks engineers to perform in-house safety analyses for its PWR fleet, including containment response simulations during transients and accidents. You will develop methodologies, validate codes, and prepare technical reports to support uprates and fuel cycle transitions.

The role requires strong analytical skills, ability to work in a team, and a commitment to safety and regulatory compliance across site and corporate interfaces.