Nuclear Engineer III/Senior Nuclear Engineer
Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, May 20, 2026More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer - Nuclear Fuels Safety Analysis Models"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."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 new, state-of-the-art, headquarters building, with on-site dining facilities 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.ResponsibilitiesThe Safety Analysis Models group is responsible for; developing and updating in-house transient analysis methodologies for the proposed power uprates and 24 month fuel cycle transitions at McGuire, Catawba and Harris Nuclear plants; for performing the UFSAR Chapter 15 accident analyses at the uprated power conditions; and for ensuring each reload core design, uprated or non-uprated, is performed in accordance with NRC approved methods and meet all limits.Perform and review UFSAR Chapter 15 non-LOCA transient analysesPrepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, and documentationQualify and maintain computer codes used in calculating DNB limits or verifying other limits are metParticipate in reload core design teams to ensure each reload is designed to meet all applicable safety limits and are performed in accordance with NRC approved in-house methodologiesCollaborate/interface with Duke, industry, vendor, and regulatory personnelParticipate in technical training activitiesBasic/Required QualificationsNuclear Engineer IIIBachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited programA Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering4-6 years of engineering experienceMinimum of 1 year of nuclear experienceSr Nuclear EngineerBachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited programA Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degreeMinimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional EngineerMinimum of 1 year of nuclear experiencePreferred QualificationsBachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited programFundamentals of Engineering Certificate and/or Professional Engineer (PE) licenseExperience with core and thermal hydraulic codes such as RETRAN and VIPRE or their equivalentsExperience with PWR transient analysisExperience with development and support of License Amendment Requests and 50.59 EvaluationsFamiliarity with the basic systems of a Westinghouse or B&W NSSS reactorUnix and/or Linux workstation experienceComputer programming experience (FORTRAN/Python/VBA/etc.)Working ConditionsHybrid office/remote work environment.Flexible work schedule - typically four 10-hour days, 2 in office and 2 remoteInfrequent travel to other Duke sites, industry sites, and industry conferences/meetingsOccasional off-hour emergent work may be requiredSpecific RequirementsIn 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 qualifiedAbility to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearanceEmergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to ERO facilities and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for DutyTravel Requirements5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)YesRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.PrivacyDo Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)Terms of UseAccessibility