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Duke Energy Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer Design Mechanical – Catawba Nuclear Plant in York, South Carolina
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Summary
The Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet Corporate Design Engineering (CDE) department is the Design Authority for each of Duke Energy’s six nuclear sites. CDE is responsible for the execution of a fleet portfolio that includes design solutions supporting risk reduction, equipment obsolescence, and plant modernization.
The Catawba Nuclear Station Corporate Design Mechanical Engineering team manages the capital engineering change (EC) portfolio at the Catawba nuclear site. The team collaborates with other CDE staff to ensure that high quality design solutions are delivered to meet site needs and milestone requirements.
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.
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.
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Basic 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.
4-6 years of engineering experience.
Sr Nuclear Engineer
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.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
Understanding of engineering theories and principles in thermodynamics and hydraulic fundamentals.
Proficient in principles of project management.
Experience in the utility industry.
State registration as a Professional Engineer.
Experience with nuclear industry standard design process.
In addition to required degree, 3-6 years related work experience within a utility company or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm.
ASME Code knowledge for pressure vessels and piping systems
Background in heat exchangers, pumps, valves and rotating equipment
Special Requirements
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.
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 needed.
Additional hours expected as workload/business need requires.
Occasional overnight travel.
Working Conditions
Typically, an office environment with some work in the plant to conduct system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation.
Disclaimer
“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) Yes
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No
Posting Expiration Date
Thursday, October 24, 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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