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Job Description:The Safety Analysis Applications (SAA) group is responsible for developing, maintaining and executing the in-house methodologies for Duke Energy's PWR fleet related to the computer simulations of the containment response during transient and accidents described in UFSAR Chapter 6. These methodologies support various analyses for proposed power uprates and 24-month fuel cycle transitions at applicable sites. Some of the other SAA responsibilities include: ECCS hydraulic simulations, Emergency Procedure Setpoints, Emergency Operating Facility (EOF) technical support, LOCA analysis vendor interface, and transient validations of the training simulators.
This position requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail to solve complex/first-of-a-kind problems by researching issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and defending the chosen design approach. Due to the diversity of assignments within the SAA group, a continuous learning aptitude and technical curiosity are required. This position also requires performance within a team-oriented environment that includes both site and corporate organizations.
- Performs a variety of complex transient thermal hydraulic simulations and analysis for all PWR Duke Energy reactors - including emergent plant support to allow continued operation
- Performs analyses to determine containment temperature and pressure response to postulated pipe breaks using NRC approved codes and plant models
- Prepares thorough and accurate calculation files, technical reports and correspondence
- Develops, qualifies, and maintains computer codes used in safety analysis
- Collaborates/interfaces with internal, industry, vendor, and regulatory personnel
- Participates in technical training activities
- Works with Regulatory Compliance to create and/or review Licensing Amendment Requests (LAR) packages.
- Develops and help license improved Safety Analysis methods which improve thermal margin and/or provide plant operational margins
- Effectively plans work activities to produce high quality deliverables satisfying all station and NRC requirements on a schedule that meets reload licensing or project commitments
- Follows NRC approved methodologies to perform reload and containment analyses.
Basic / Required Qualifications:Nuclear Engineer I- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Applicants accepted with appropriate progress to receiving degree by May 2027
- A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- 0-2 years of engineering experience
Nuclear Engineer II- 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
- 2-4 years of engineering experience
- Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
Desired Qualifications- Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate and/or Professional Engineer (PE) license
- Experience with safety analysis codes, (e.g. RETRAN, RELAP, and GOTHIC, and/or equivalents)
- Experience with nuclear fuel and PWR safety analysis
- Familiarity with the basic systems of a Westinghouse or B&W NSSS reactor
- Experience with development and support of License Amendment Requests and 50.59 Evaluations
- Linux workstation experience
- Computer programming experience (FORTRAN/Python/VBA/etc.)
- Knowledge in thermal hydraulic calculations - heat transfer, flow modeling, single failure analysis, NPSH analysis, etc.
Working Conditions- Hybrid office/remote work environment. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way.
- Flexible work schedule - typically four 10-hour days, 2 in office and 2 remote
- Some travel to other Duke Energy sites, industry sites, and industry conferences/meetings
- Occasional off-hour emergent work required
Specific 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
- Ability 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 ERO facilities and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty
- Must reside in the greater Charlotte area to satisfy Hybrid work environment of having to be in the office for 2 days
Travel Requirements5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes
Represented/Union PositionNo
Visa Sponsored PositionNo. 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. 
