Nuclear Engineer I / Nuclear Engineer II - Nuclear Fuels - ProbRisk Analysis

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Job Description

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining our team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career, as a Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) Engineer, helping Duke Energy achieve a clean energy future? Duke Energy’s 11 operating nuclear reactors make Duke a clean energy leader in the electricity generation industry. Duke operates both pressurized water and boiling water reactors. The PRA Team maintains a variety of PRA models. Depending on the plant, these models include Internal Event, Internal Flood, Fire, High Winds, Seismic, and External Flood.

Duke Energy is seeking highly motivated candidates at the entry level positions of Nuclear Engineer I and Nuclear Engineer II. We have openings for the PRA Models Team and the PRA Applications Team. The PRA Group is a multi-disciplined team. Successful candidates typically have an engineering degree in Nuclear, Chemical, Mechanical, Electrical or Civil Engineering.

The PRA Models Team is responsible for activities related to the development, upgrade, and maintenance of the PRA models for the nuclear plants in the Duke Energy Fleet. The PRA Applications Team uses the PRA Models to support plant operations by improving safety and reducing operational burden.

As an entry level PRA Engineer, you will receive training in PRA from Duke Energy and Industry Experts.

Duke Energy is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, a growing and vibrant city in the Carolinas. Candidates will have the opportunity to work from Duke’s brand new, state-of-the-art, headquarters building, with on-site dining and a fitness facility. For those that prefer a suburban or rural lifestyle, we offer the flexibility to work from our nearby nuclear sites at attractive locations such as Lake Norman, NC or Lake Wylie, SC. All our office locations are easy driving distance to the ocean or the mountains, making Charlotte an ideal location for your next home.

Please click the below link for additional information on our Nuclear Fuels organization.

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Summary

The Nuclear Engineer I and Nuclear Engineer II are entry level positions in the Duke Energy engineering hierarchy. The PRA (Probabilistic Risk Assessment) Models Group team is responsible for the engineering activities related to the development, upgrade, and maintenance of the PRA models for the nuclear plants in the Duke Energy Fleet. The PRA Applications Team uses the PRA Models to support plant operations by improving safety and reducing operational burden. Example activities include Risk Informed Completion Time, Surveillance Frequency Control Program, and risk evaluations.

Nuclear Engineer I is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this entry level solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures. Engineers in this classification generally have 0 to 2 years of experience.

Nuclear Engineer II is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied. Engineers in this classification generally have 2 to 4 years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides risk assessment engineering/technical expertise in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine risk assessment projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid environment with part time in the office and part time remote. Travel to the plant or travel to industry conferences is expected.
• Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.

Basic / Required Qualifications

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Nuclear Engineer I

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Not Technology) from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.

Nuclear Engineer II

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Not Technology) from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Knowledge of engineering theories and principles.
• Experience in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Proven discipline to develop and adhere to a schedule, timeframe, and meet deliverables/commitments.
• Experience in the nuclear power generation utility industry.
• Familiarity with the basic systems of a BWR or PWR.
• Ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities.
• Calculations Qualification
• Experience with general computer skills including Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access)
• Able to program in Python and similar programs.
• PRA experience at a nuclear plant

Specific Requirements

• Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance.
• Able to work both in field and office environment.
• Able to work with diverse employees and stakeholders.
• This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.

• Occasional overnight travel.

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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