Nuclear Engineer I Or II Mechanical Design - Oconee Nuclear Station

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Summary:

Duke Energy is seeking a Nuclear Engineer I or II Mechanical, preferably with experience working in a utility industry, or heavy industrial manufacturing field and experience working with: pumps, valves, heat exchangers etc. This Mechanical Engineering position will be located in Seneca, SC in the Carolinas Nuclear Generation/Oconee Nuclear Station/Mech & Civil Design Engineering team organization that supports nuclear generation stations in North and South Carolina.

Responsibilities:

• Support mechanical technical design and project coordination.

• Specify vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, rotating equipment and other process equipment.

• Learn to prepare thorough and accurate engineering change packages, specifications, calculations and drawings associated with the resolution of plant technical problems.

• General understanding of Project Schedules and Budgets as well as providing weekly project status updates.

• Accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities

• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

Nuclear Engineer I

• 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
• 0-2 years of engineering experience

Nuclear Engineer II

• 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
• 2-4 years of engineering experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Understanding of engineering theories and principles in thermodynamics and hydraulic fundamentals.

• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations

• Understanding of basic principles of project management

• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam

• Strong communication skills required to provide effective inter-discipline coordination on projects.

• Ability to independently research 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.

• Experience with general computer skills including Windows, e-mail, and Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and engineering products (e.g. Mathcad, AutoCAD).

• Good written and oral communication skills.

Specific Requirements:

• 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.

• Nuclear Plant 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• In addition to required degree, 3-6 years related work experience within a utility company or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm.

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

• ASME Code knowledge for pressure vessels and piping systems

• Background in heat exchangers, pumps, valves and rotating equipment

Working Conditions:

• Typically, an office environment with some work in the plant

• On site work required during qualification process

"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."

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Monday, July 22, 2024

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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