Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy Corporation is a large U.S. energy company operating electric utilities that serve 8.4 million customers and maintaining 54,800 megawatts of total energy capacity. Its business also includes natural gas distribution for 1.7 million customers. The company is investing in grid modernization and a broader clean energy portfolio spanning renewables, energy storage, and nuclear power, alongside goals to reach net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.

Senior Civil Nuclear Engineer - McGuire Nuclear Station (Hybrid)

Duke Energy seeks a senior civil nuclear engineer to develop structural, seismic, and design changes for McGuire Nuclear Station in Huntersville, North Carolina. The role supports plant modernization, licensing, engineering calculations, and field implementation.

Description

  • Develop scope, technical bases, installation requirements, and testing requirements for engineering design changes
  • Perform or support stress, structural, dynamic and seismic, steel, and concrete analyses
  • Investigate engineering and design issues, assess alternatives, and present recommendations
  • Support assigned design changes through work order reviews, corrective action assignments, and field installation activities
  • Create or update design and procurement specifications and technical requirements documents
  • Prepare or revise complex engineering calculations
  • Prepare licensing screens and evaluations
  • Update site design-basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documentation
  • Work primarily in an office, with plant visits for system walkdowns and modification implementation support
  • Travel overnight occasionally, with expected travel of 5–15%

Requirements

  • Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a master's degree in engineering in lieu of a bachelor's degree
  • Engineer III: 4–6 years of engineering experience
  • Engineer III: At least 1 year of nuclear experience
  • Senior Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited school in lieu of a bachelor's degree
  • Senior Engineer: At least 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years with state registration as a Professional Engineer
  • Senior Engineer: At least 1 year of nuclear experience
  • Meet the minimum ANSI requirements in Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011 and Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications
  • Able to obtain unescorted nuclear site access and security clearance
  • May be assigned Emergency Response Organization duties, including callouts, on-call rotations, and fitness-for-duty requirements
  • Wear personal protective equipment when required
  • Work additional hours as workload or business needs require
  • Occasional overnight travel
  • Authorized to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future
  • Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET-accredited program
  • Preferred: Proficiency in engineering theories and principles
  • Preferred: Proficiency in project management principles
  • Preferred: Utility industry experience
  • Preferred: State registration as a Professional Engineer
  • Preferred: Strong background in mechanics of materials
  • Preferred: Experience with finite element analysis
  • Preferred: Working knowledge of structural analysis software such as ANSYS or GTStrudl
  • Preferred: Experience with dynamic and seismic structural analysis
  • Preferred: Working-level knowledge of stress analysis software such as SuperPipe, AutoPipe, or Caesar II
  • Preferred: Working knowledge of ASME, AISC steel construction, and ACI concrete design codes
  • Preferred: Familiarity with SolidWorks or equivalent 3D modeling software
  • Preferred: Experience with standard nuclear industry design processes

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits
  • Collaborative and welcoming work environment
  • Opportunities for professional growth and development
  • Recognition for contributions
  • Relocation assistance when applicable

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