Nuclear Engineer I / Nuclear Engineer II Fuel Management & Design

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

• Category: Nuclear Engineering

Description

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Summary

Are you ready to embark on a rewarding career, as a nuclear professional, 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.  The Nuclear Fuels Engineering (NFE) department is seeking candidates who are passionate about nuclear energy’s role in a clean energy future.  Duke’s NFE department is unique in the industry by owning and performing in-house methods and analysis for nearly all aspects of the fuel cycle, from contracting fuel supply to long term storage of spent fuel.  Duke Energy is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, a growing and vibrant city in the Carolinas.  Candidates 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.

Responsibilities

The Fuel Supply and Storage (FSS) team is responsible for providing technical support for the dry fuel storage and spent fuel management programs for Duke Energy’s existing and future nuclear fleet.  FSS is also responsible for the procurement of all Duke Energy’s nuclear fuel requirements.

Group responsibilities and duties include:

Provide support for dry fuel storage activities in the fleet including resolution of technical issues, interface with site personnel during loading activities and evaluation of system and site design changes

Provide dry fuel storage system fabrication technical support including review of fabrication drawings, specs, procedures and nonconformances

Interface with dry storage system vendors for system and equipment

Qualify and select spent fuel to be stored in the various dry storage systems throughout the fleet

Participate in industry dry storage groups (such as NEI, EPRI, Orano and NAC) 

Coordinate with dry storage program managers from the other nuclear stations to identify fleet and industry best practices and to facilitate consistent fleet implementation

Develop and maintain a thorough understanding of the design, licensing and operation of the dry fuel storage systems in use throughout the Duke nuclear fleet

Perform TRACWORK Special Nuclear Material database updates and annual reports per NRC protocols

Basic / Required Qualifications 

Nuclear Engineer I: This is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this entry level solve problems in engineering areas of the FSS group with close supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence as they acquire increasing knowledge of fundamental concepts, processes, and procedures.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering

0-2 years of engineering experience

Nuclear Engineer II: Employees at this level solve problems in engineering areas of the FSS group with variable supervision depending on the incumbent’s demonstrated proficiency with a given task and the task complexity and risks.  Incumbents have developed the skills and ability to work with greater independence as they continue acquiring increasing knowledge of fuel performance concepts, processes, and procedures.

•     Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering

2-4 years of engineering experience

Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience

Desired Qualifications

Nuclear, Civil, or Mechanical engineering degree

Knowledge of spent nuclear fuel storage systems

Internship working in the utility industry or nuclear related field

Computer skills – proficiency with Microsoft Word and Excel at a minimum

Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization

Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills

Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work

Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities

Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license

Job Specific Requirements

Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience

In lieu of 1 year of nuclear experience, a selected candidate is subject to the oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until the selected candidate becomes fully qualified.   

Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access.

Willingness to work extended hours with changes in work schedule whenever necessary which at times could include call outs to support stations in an emergent condition.

Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.

Occasional overnight travel.

Working Conditions

Hybrid office/remote work environment

Flexible work schedule - typically four 10-hour days, two days in office and two days remote

Some travel to other Duke sites, industry sites, and industry conferences/meetings

Typically, an office environment with some work in the plant to conduct system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation.

Occasional off-hour emergent work required.

“Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.”

Company

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Duke Energy

Duke Energy makes life better for millions of people every day by providing electric and gas services in a sustainable way – affordable, reliable and clean.

We are the largest electric power holding company in the United States, supplying and delivering energy to approximately 7.3 million U.S. customers. We have approximately 57,500 megawatts of electric generating capacity in the Carolinas, the Midwest and Florida – and natural gas distribution services in Ohio and Kentucky.

Our commercial and international businesses own and operate diverse power generation assets in North America and Latin America, including a portfolio of renewable energy assets.Headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., Duke Energy is a Fortune 250 company traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DUK.

Quick Facts

• 150+ years of service
• 7.3 million electric customers and 500,000 gas customers
• Fortune 250 company
• $120+ billion in assets
• Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America
• 100 Best Corporate Citizens by Corporate Responsibility magazine
• 57,500 megawatts of generating capacity from a diverse mix of coal, nuclear, natural gas, oil and renewable resources
• Service area covering approximately 95,000 square miles in the Southeast and Midwest