Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer – Material Engineer

Huntersville, North Carolina, United States

• Category: Nuclear Engineering

Description

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Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer – Material Engineer

Summary

This position will report to the Manager of Steam Generator Maintenance and Engineering in the Corporate Engineering Group and will be located in the Environmental Center at the McGuire Nuclear site.

Primary Responsibilities

Design/direct laboratory failure analysis investigations of power plant (nuclear, fossil, hydroelectric) and various other metallic and non-metallic components.

Develop positive working relationships and clearly communicate with plant engineers.

Provide technical expertise and guidance to laboratory technicians.

Provide thorough and accurate documentation of lab results.

Provide consulting support to plants on materials and corrosion issues.

Assist plant engineers with communicating lab results to regulatory agencies when requested.

Represent the company positively and professionally.

Basic/Required Qualifications

Nuclear Engineer III

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.

4-6 years of engineering experience.

Sr Nuclear Engineer

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.

A Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor of Science degree in Metallurgical or Materials Engineering, or Materials Science

North and South Carolina Professional Engineer Certifications.

Experience with analysis methods such as metallography, mechanical testing, electron microscopy and various spectroscopic techniques, as well as interpretation of metallographic and fractographic evidence.

Computer proficient with Microsoft Suite (Word, Excel, etc.)

Effective problem solving and analytical ability with demonstrated written/oral communication skills.

Self-motivated with the ability to manage and prioritize multiple assignments.

Strong personal commitment maintaining a safe work environment.

Comfortable working with radioactively contaminated materials.

General understanding of non-metallic materials analysis methods including FTIR.

Knowledge of nuclear, fossil, and hydroelectric power plant systems.

Familiarity with welding processes and materials, especially as pertaining to ASME Code Section IX.

Special Requirements

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 access

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

Additional hours expected as workload/business need requires.

Working Conditions

The working environment consists of on-site work at a metallurgical laboratory with an accompanying radiological hot cell for contaminated metallurgical samples.

Travel Requirements

0-5%

Disclaimer

“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