Duke Energy Corporation

Electrical/Instrumentation &Controls/Computer Engineer - Catawba Nuclear Station

Duke Energy Corporation$95K — $115K *
York, SC 29745In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a Master's degree may substitute for a Bachelor's degree.
  • 4-6 years of relevant engineering experience depending on the level of the position applied for.
  • State registration as a Professional Engineer is preferred for Senior Nuclear Engineer applicants.
  • Experience in the utility industry is a plus.
  • Proficiency in technical and analytical competencies for addressing complex engineering assignments.

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering expertise in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems.
  • Prepare accurate technical reports, documentation, and calculations related to engineering issues.
  • Conduct studies and manage non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight.
  • Apply fundamental engineering concepts and practices to complex tasks.
  • Develop working relationships to coordinate activities and communicate effectively.
  • Support company goals and maintain a professional representation of the business.

Benefits

  • 4-day, 10-hour workweek with a hybrid schedule (minimum of 2 days in-office).
  • Generous Paid Time Off, Holidays, and Sick Time.
  • Dependent Care benefits available.
  • Participation in Duke Energy's 401K program with matching contributions.
Full Job Description
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, September 21, 2026

Role Overview

This role is part of the Catawba Nuclear Station Operations Support Engineering - Electrical (OSE-E) department. OSE-E is the ongoing technical owner of the plant's electrical and digital systems. The team ensures that critical electrical power, control systems, network infrastructure, and cyber-related equipment remain reliable, compliant, and capable of supporting safe nuclear operations.

Role Impact

OSE-Electrical engineers are the system experts responsible for understanding how key electrical and digital systems are designed, how they perform, what risks exist, and what actions are needed to maintain long-term plant reliability and operability.

Why This Role Stands Out

For an electrical engineer, this is an exciting time in nuclear energy as the industry advances beyond maintaining existing plants to include long-term operations, digital modernization, cybersecurity, advanced reactors, and potential new construction.

Key Responsibilities
  • Monitor the health and performance of plant electrical systems through preventive maintenance program support.
  • Conduct inspections and/or walkdowns in the plant.
  • Identify, trend and resolve equipment issues.
  • Provide technical oversight and engineering support to the Maintenance and Operations departments.
  • Maintain long-term system reliability.
  • Support operability, equipment ageing and equipment replacement decisions.


Systems and Equipment Knowledge You Bring
  • Digital Process Systems (DPS): Ovation Controls System.
  • Instrumentation and Controls for Analog Control Systems: 7300 Protection System and Solid-State Protection System.
  • Network Infrastructure Equipment: Servers, Firewalls, Diodes, and other Defensive Architecture Equipment.


Basic / Required Qualifications - Engineer III

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering.
  • A Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science engineering degree.
  • Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.


Basic / Required Qualifications - Senior Nuclear Engineer

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program in Electrical Engineering and/or Computer Engineering.
  • A Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science 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 Qualifications
  • Experience in the utility industry.
  • Familiarity with Instrumentation and Controls for analog control systems (7300 Protection System, Solid State Protection), and Digital Process systems (Ovation Controls system).
  • Familiarity with network infrastructure equipment including servers, firewalls, diodes, and other defensive architecture equipment.
  • Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.


Additional 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.
  • Must be able to obtain Unescorted Authorized Access (UAA) at a nuclear power plant.
  • Required to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.
  • 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.


Work Environment
  • An office environment within an operating nuclear power station.
  • 4-day work week (Monday - Thursday).
  • Infrequent overtime outside of emergent and outage work.
  • Hybrid work arrangement: after onboarding, employees must work onsite at Catawba Nuclear Station at least two days per week, with two remote days.


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.

About Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States. Its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure business unit serves approximately 7.5 million customers located in six states in the Southeast and Midwest.

Duke Energy Corporation Careers

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