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Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer - Design Electrical


Company : Duke Energy


Location : Hartsville, SC


Created : 2026-04-17


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

Responsibilities Develop the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, which include but are not limited to AC power systems, DC power systems, Large AC motors, Transformers, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Voltage Regulators, Breakers, etc.Research engineering and design issues, evaluates alternatives, determines and presents recommendations to resolve issues.Provide ongoing support of assigned engineering design changes through work order reviews, corrective action program assignments, and field installation support activities.Develop or revise design specifications or technical requirements documents to support engineering design changes.Develop or revise complex engineering calculations impacted by engineering design changes.Develop safety screens and evaluations that support engineering design changes.Revise site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents impacted by engineering design changes.Basic QualificationsBachelor 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.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.Preferred QualificationsBachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.Proficient in engineering theories and principles.Proficient in principles of project management.Experience in the utility industry.State registration as a Professional Engineer.Working level knowledge of ETAP software program.Working level knowledge of nuclear industry cyber security control practices.Experience with nuclear industry standard design process.Special 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 qualified.Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance.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 (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as neededAdditional hours expected as workload/business need requires.Occasional overnight travel.Working ConditionsTypically, an office environment with some work in the plant to conduct system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation.The work week is Monday - Thursday (Fridays/weekends as needed), 10-hour days. After completion of initial training and/or obtaining applicable qualifications, the candidate will work a hybrid schedule - two days onsite, two days remote.Travel Requirements15-25%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)YesRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNo