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 Electrical Engineer, Instrumentation and Control Design — Duke Energy, New Hill, NC (Hybrid)

Design instrumentation and control systems for Duke Energy’s Harris nuclear plant, including engineering changes and technical documentation. Support field implementation, with an average of two onsite workdays per week after onboarding.

Description

  • Define scope, technical rationale, installation plans, and testing requirements for design changes involving instrumentation and control, relaying, digital systems, network infrastructure, cybersecurity, process equipment, and related areas.
  • Apply engineering expertise to identify, assess, and resolve problems of increasing complexity.
  • Help teams make decisions by planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and tracking work.
  • Prepare technical reports, correspondence, supporting documents, calculations, and sketches.
  • Carry out engineering studies and related analyses.
  • Complete routine projects with limited supervision and take on greater responsibility for schedules and project interfaces.
  • Design, operate, and maintain systems with a moderate effect on existing systems.
  • Coordinate work and keep records and files accurate.
  • Advance company objectives and represent Duke Energy professionally.
  • Conduct plant system walkdowns and provide field support during modification work.
  • Work onsite as directed, averaging two full days per regular workweek after onboarding.
  • Take part in occasional overnight travel and refueling outages, and be available for potential emergency response and on-call duties.

Requirements

  • Meet the minimum ANSI qualifications in Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011 and Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications.
  • Hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a master’s degree in engineering in place of the bachelor’s degree.
  • For Electrical Design Engineer III, have at least four years of engineering experience.
  • For Senior Electrical Design Engineer, have at least six years of engineering experience, or five years with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
  • Have one year of nuclear power plant experience, unless oversight and written approval authority are granted in place of that experience.
  • Be eligible to obtain unescorted nuclear site access and security clearance.
  • Be authorized to work in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
  • Be able to meet potential Emergency Response Organization duties, callouts, on-call rotation, and Fit for Duty requirements.
  • Wear personal protective equipment when required.
  • Work additional hours during scheduled refueling outages.
  • Travel overnight occasionally.
  • Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in computer or electrical engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Preferred: State registration as a Professional Engineer.
  • Preferred: Skill in researching engineering and design issues, assessing alternatives, developing recommendations, and presenting them.
  • Preferred: Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Preferred: Knowledge of project management principles.
  • Preferred: Utility industry experience, especially in the nuclear sector.
  • Preferred: Experience with standard design processes in the nuclear industry.
  • Preferred: Experience with digital control systems, cybersecurity, and/or network infrastructure.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation and benefits.
  • A welcoming work environment.
  • Opportunities to grow and develop professionally.
  • Recognition for your contributions.
  • Relocation assistance when applicable.

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