Nuclear Engineer III / Sr Nuclear Engineer

About the role

Catawba Nuclear Plant is seeking an Electrical/I&C System Engineer to join the Plant Engineering – Operations Support Engineering – Electrical (OSE-Electrical) team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to the long-term reliability and performance of critical plant systems and infrastructure within a highly regulated and technically rigorous environment.

As part of the OSE – Electrical team, the candidate will interface with Instrumentation and Controls for Analog control systems, Digital Process systems, and network infrastructure equipment including servers, firewalls, and other defensive architecture equipment. The team directly supports the preventive maintenance program; monitors and trends equipment performance; provides technical oversight and engineering support to Operations and Maintenance organizations; and helps establish the long-term strategic direction for the plant to ensure optimum reliability.

This position offers a 4-day, 10-hour workweek (Monday–Thursday) with a hybrid work schedule (at least 2 of 4 days are in-office, the others may be remote). Fieldwork experience, inspections, and walkdowns are part of the role while supporting a nuclear station that provides life-essential electricity to the surrounding community and power grid.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside and outside the scope of typical responsibility.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate, and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
• 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.

Requirements

• Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access.
• This position may require Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities, including callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
• Hybrid work posture: At least 2 days per week are supported on-site at the Catawba Nuclear Station after the onboarding period.
• Travel: 5-15%.
• Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.

Senior Nuclear Engineer

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program. A Master’s degree in engineering 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off / Vacation in addition to Holidays, Sick Time, and Dependent Care.
• Eligibility for Duke Energy’s 401K program, including matching contributions.
• Relocation assistance provided (as applicable).

Schedule

4-day, 10-hour workweek (Monday–Thursday) with a hybrid work schedule (at least 2 days on-site, others may be remote).