Engineer III OR Senior Engineer - New Nuclear Licensing

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The preferred location is the Duke Energy Plaza; however, the selected individual may sit at any Duke Energy nuclear facility.

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.

This is the advancing level or senior career level of the Engineering classification hierarchy.

• →Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of complex problems in area of expertise with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis.
• →Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handles differing situations which require searching for solutions within area of expertise.
• →Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards relative to area of assignment.
• →Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects; applies extensive technical expertise to manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the organizational unit's competitive position.
• →Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and develops standards relevant to area of assignment. Keeps abreast of new developments, technologies procedures and equipment.
• →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.
• →Coaches and mentors other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.

The incumbent must meet the minimum ANSI requirements for this position identified within the scope of Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below. 

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
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear 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
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience

• Skilled in engineering theories and principles.
• Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Skilled principles of project management.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department, including:  
• Demonstrated ability to interpret and apply NRC regulations and guidance documents,
• Demonstrated familiarity with NRC and/or State licensing and compliance processes,
• Experience generating and interpreting NRC correspondence, or
• Experience with industry working groups.

• 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.
• 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 (hard hat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.
• Occasional overnight travel.

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• The preferred location is the Duke Energy Plaza; however, the selected individual may sit at any Duke Energy nuclear facility.
• Typically, an office environment with some work in the plant to conduct system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation.
• Typical schedule 4-day week
• Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 2 full workdays per regular work week. (2 days onsite, 2 days remote)