Nuclear Engineer III OR Senior Nuclear Engineer

Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, October 19, 2026 More 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. 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. Position Summary The Fuel Supply and Storage (FSS) group is part of the Nuclear Engineering Division located at Duke Energy’s General Office in Charlotte. The FSS group is responsible for nuclear fuel procurement for Duke Energy. This position will provide technical, financial, accounting, budgeting, and/or analytical support to the Nuclear Fuel Supply & Storage Group. Perform economic assessments for alternative core configurations and operational regimes, assist in purchase decision making, and develop/implement economically attractive procurement strategies for nuclear fuel. Position will also serve as the business liaison between nuclear fuel suppliers, the Nuclear Fuel Supply & Storage Group and Senior Nuclear leadership. Responsibilities Serve as technical and commercial point of contact for Duke and nuclear fuel vendor communications.Provide oversight of vendors’ schedule and quality of nuclear fuel-related deliverables to Duke.Negotiate beneficial terms for products and services with nuclear fuel fabricators.Develop methods and processes which support cost efficient fuel delivery planning and effective communication between various front-end stages of the fuel cycle (i.e., uranium, conversion, enrichment, and fabrication) and the Nuclear Design function.Perform economic comparisons of core reload design options and plant operational regimes.Perform/ensure quality of economic analysis related to fuel supply proposals.Participate with other procurement engineers in strategic long-term nuclear fuel supply planning.Interface with corporate risk and legal staff to facilitate approval of fuel fabrication purchase recommendations that are provided to senior management.Support industry efforts aimed at sustaining reliable, economic fuel supplies.Develop and implement enhancements to streamline nuclear fuel cost and contractual obligations reporting to internal and external customers.Ensure purchase packages are compliant with appropriate procurement policies and procedures.Review and provide support for budgeting, accounting and financial tracking needs related to nuclear fuel transactions and expenditures.Interface with, and provide guidance for, other Nuclear Fuels Engineering sections as needed for financial and project-related support.Facilitate development and management of documentation processes as necessary to ensure compliance with Company initiatives in response to Sarbanes Oxley (accurate financial reporting) requirements. Required/Basic Qualifications 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 programA Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering4-6 years of engineering experienceMinimum of 1 year of nuclear power plant experience Senior Nuclear Engineer Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited programA Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in EngineeringMinimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional EngineerMinimum of 1 year of nuclear experience Desired Qualifications Masters degree in Business AdministrationProfessional Engineer Additional Preferred Qualifications Experience in an organization supporting nuclear stationBroad knowledge of engineering practices, procedures, theories, and principles with demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skillsKnowledge and familiarity with nuclear fuel fabricators’ capabilities and processesExperience and participation in nuclear industry working groupsExperience interfacing with senior levels of management and nuclear station contactsExperience negotiating with internal customers and external suppliersKnowledge of procedures, requirements, and interfaces associated with Nuclear Fuels Engineering’s core reload design processesAbility to perform financial analyses and evaluationsExperience in oversight or procurement of nuclear fuel and fuel-related componentsKnowledge and familiarity with contracts and contract requisitionsExcellent communication skills (oral, written, presentation)Ability to work independently with general directionAbility to develop and maintain relationships at all levels of the nuclear organizationDemonstrated ability to work in team environmentStrong work ethic with demonstrated ability to meet commitments while working on multiple objectives and projects Working Conditions 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 3 full workdays per regular work week.Flexible work schedule - typically four 10-hour days, 2 in office and 2 remoteSome travel to other Duke sites, industry sites, and industry conferences/meetingsOccasional off-hour emergent work required Specific Requirements Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PEMinimum of 4 years of engineering experience for Nuclear Engineer III OR Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer for Senior Nuclear EngineerA Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree Preferred Skills Communication Travel Requirements 5-15% Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility