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, November 9, 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. Build the Future of Nuclear Energy Join Duke Energy’s Instrumentation & Control Design Engineering team at Oconee Nuclear Station and help modernize a three-unit nuclear generating facility that provides safe, reliable, carbon-free electricity to the Carolinas. In this role, you will apply established engineering experience to develop and deliver solutions that support continued operation into the 2050s, ranging from targeted component upgrades to major digital control-system replacements. You will work with multidisciplinary partners across Operations, Maintenance, Projects, Licensing, Cybersecurity, vendors, and external design organizations. The role requires advanced technical judgment and ownership of increasingly complex engineering work from concept through installation, testing, turnover, and closeout. Senior-level candidates will manage non-routine work with very minimal supervision and provide technical guidance and knowledge transfer to others. Position Overview Nuclear Engineer III is the advancing level of the Nuclear Engineering classification hierarchy. Engineers at this level solve problems of increasing scope and complexity with limited supervision, apply engineering concepts and procedures to progressively complex and varied work, and demonstrate increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces Senior Nuclear Engineer is the senior level of the Nuclear Engineering classification hierarchy. Engineers at this level manage engineering work with very minimal supervision, independently complete non-routine assignments, and receive guidance primarily for unusual or highly complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in applicable concepts and procedures, identify problems, develop solutions, and take action to resolve them At either level, you will develop and support plant modifications involving instrumentation and controls, AC and DC power and control systems, digital hardware, software-based applications, plant computer interfaces, control circuits, and cybersecurity-related design requirements The selected individual will complete the required Responsible Engineer training and qualification program and, once qualified, serve as the primary technical owner for assigned modifications through design, planning, installation, testing, turnover, and closeout. Prior nuclear modification-engineer qualifications and demonstrated products may be considered when establishing or accelerating the qualification plan The successful candidate will demonstrate attention to detail, clear communication, sound technical judgment, commitment to nuclear safety, and effective coordination across organizational boundaries Key Responsibilities Provide engineering and technical expertise in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity, including issues that may extend beyond typical areas of responsibility Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, coordinate, and monitor assigned engineering work; manage changing priorities, project interfaces, technical risk, and decisions that may affect work-group operations or project results Prepare accurate, traceable engineering products such as calculations, specifications, drawings, design inputs, evaluations, setpoints, and test plans Evaluate design alternatives, technical risk, operating experience, lifecycle needs, and stakeholder input; document clear recommendations and their basis Develop conceptual designs and technical specifications and coordinate engineering work performed by vendors and external design firms When qualified, serve as the Responsible Engineer and primary technical contact for assigned modifications from design through closeout Review installation work instructions and implementation packages to confirm that the approved design is correctly translated into field activities and testing Provide field, outage, and implementation support while maintaining configuration control, procedural compliance, and design authority Perform or coordinate design reviews, digital and software evaluations, cybersecurity assessments, licensing evaluations, and post-modification testing Apply a strong nuclear safety culture, conservative decision-making, human-performance tools, and rigorous procedure use Communicate technical information clearly and build effective working relationships with station organizations, project teams, vendors, and external partners Support continuous learning and knowledge transfer; Senior Nuclear Engineers coach and mentor other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals while representing the company positively and professionally Minimum 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 1 year of nuclear power plant experience 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 4 years of engineering experience Senior Nuclear Engineer 1 year of nuclear power plant experience Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer 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 Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering. Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination; state registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred for Senior Nuclear Engineer candidates Nuclear design, modification, operations, maintenance, or project implementation experience Nuclear utility modification-engineer qualification or comparable experience leading engineering changes through implementation Proficiency in engineering theories and principles and in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting the supporting basis Ability to complete non-routine engineering projects with very minimal supervision, independently manage schedules and interfaces, and make decisions that may affect work-group operations, major projects, or department results Strong professional oral and written communication skills, demonstrated ability to work across organizational boundaries, and ability to coach or mentor other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals Experience developing or reviewing digital hardware, software, firmware, networks, virtualization, plant computers, or control-system modifications, including legacy-system migration and digital interfaces or protocols such as Modbus, OPC DA, or OPC UA Experience applying systems-engineering principles across the digital-modification lifecycle, including stakeholder needs, requirements, architecture, test plans and acceptance criteria, implementation, and turnover Working knowledge of digital-upgrade licensing considerations, 10 CFR 50.59, and 10 CFR 73.54 cybersecurity requirements Experience with an engineering-change or work-management system; Nuclear Asset Suite experience is beneficial but not required Demonstrated commitment to technical rigor, configuration control, procedure use and adherence, and nuclear safety culture Additional Requirements Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear facility, including required training, security screening, and compliance with the site Fitness for Duty Program Complete required engineering and Responsible Engineer qualifications before performing assigned modification work independently The role may include Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, callouts with a defined response time to the site, on-call duty, and associated Fitness for Duty requirements Support utility storm response when assigned Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, and fall protection, as applicable Ability to perform plant walkdowns and work in office, field, and industrial environments as required by assigned projects Occasional overnight travel, generally 5–10% Work Arrangement Hybrid role based at Oconee Nuclear Station. On-site presence is required during onboarding and qualification and as needed for project execution, plant walkdowns, outages, emergent support, and team activities 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 2 full workdays per regular work week The team typically works a four-day, 10-hour schedule. The balance of on-site and remote work may vary based on business, qualification, and project needs Occasional travel to other company sites, industry facilities, vendor locations, conferences, and meetings Occasional off-hours or extended-hours support for outages, testing, plant conditions, storm response, or project implementation 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. 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Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential. Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status. Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination. 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