Hybrid Nuclear Engineer III/Senior Nuclear Engineer

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About the role

  • Nuclear Engineer developing transient analysis methodologies to support clean energy initiatives at Duke Energy. Overseeing safety analysis for nuclear plant operations with focus on regulatory compliance and technical collaboration.

Responsibilities

  • developing and updating in-house transient analysis methodologies for the proposed power uprates and 24 month fuel cycle transitions at McGuire, Catawba and Harris Nuclear plants
  • performing the UFSAR Chapter 15 accident analyses at the uprated power conditions
  • ensuring each reload core design, uprated or non-uprated, is performed in accordance with NRC approved methods and meet all limits
  • Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, and documentation
  • Qualify and maintain computer codes used in calculating DNB limits or verifying other limits are met
  • Participate in reload core design teams to ensure each reload is designed to meet all applicable safety limits and are performed in accordance with NRC approved in-house methodologies
  • Collaborate/interface with Duke, industry, vendor, and regulatory personnel
  • Participate in technical training activities

Requirements

  • 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
  • Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
  • Familiarity with the basic systems of a Westinghouse or B&W NSSS reactor
  • Experience with core and thermal hydraulic codes such as RETRAN and VIPRE or their equivalents
  • Experience with PWR transient analysis
  • Computer programming experience (FORTRAN/Python/VBA/etc.)

Benefits

  • friendly work environment
  • opportunities for growth and development
  • recognition for your work
  • competitive pay and benefits
  • flexible work arrangements
  • relocation assistance

Job title

Nuclear Engineer III/Senior Nuclear Engineer

Job type

Experience level

Senior

Salary

Not specified

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Tech skills

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