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 Thursday, November 12, 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 Position Summary The Fire Protection Engineer is responsible for supporting the fleet Fire Protection team at the Oconee Nuclear Station. The position may be filled at the Engineer III or Senior Engineer level, depending on the candidate’s experience. Additionally, the role requires providing support to other nuclear plants within the Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet as needed. Responsibilities Serve as the fire protection subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with NFPA codes, regulatory requirements, fleet/site procedures, and plant licensing standards. Provide engineering and field support to identify, analyze, and resolve fire protection program issues. Support Fire PRAs, NSCA updates, surveillance testing, pre-plans, impairment monitoring, and engineering calculations. Prepare for and support NRC, INPO, NEIL, NSRB, and NOS inspections and audits. Monitor fire protection system performance, review engineering changes, respond to industry operating experience, and represent the company professionally. Basic/Required 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. Engineer III 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 1 year of nuclear power plant 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 Senior Engineer 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 1 year of nuclear power plant 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 Desired Qualifications Bachelor of Science in Fire Protection from an ABET-accredited program. At least three years of experience in Fire Protection Engineering responsibilities. Nuclear Power Plant experience Registered Professional Engineer Working Conditions 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. Work is performed in both office and plant environments, requiring walking, light lifting, occasional climbing, and exposure to temperature, noise, and radiation. The role operates within a procedural and process-oriented structure due to stringent regulatory requirements. Must be available to work some weekends, holidays, and overtime as required. On-call duty responsibilities are part of the position. Must be able to conduct field walk-downs in an operating plant environment. Occasional travel outside the Duke Energy system may be necessary. Specific Requirements Ability to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance. May be required to participate in the Emergency Response Organization (ERO), which could involve callouts with a specified response time and inclusion in an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty. Able to wear personal protective equipment such as hard-hat, safety glasses, and fall protection as needed. Work is conducted in both office and plant environments. Additional hours may be required based on workload and business needs. Occasional overnight travel #LI-VF1 #LI-Hybrid 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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