Duke Energy Corporation

Fire Protection Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation$80K — $110K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program (Master's preferred).
  • 6+ years of engineering experience for Senior Engineer; 4+ years for Engineer III.
  • Self-sufficient in completing work.
  • Desired: Bachelor's in Fire Protection engineering; 3+ years in Fire Protection responsibilities.
  • Nuclear Power Plant experience; Registered Professional Engineer is a plus.

Responsibilities

  • Act as the fire protection subject matter expert, ensuring compliance with various codes and standards.
  • Provide engineering support to identify and solve fire protection issues.
  • Assist with Fire PRAs, updates, and surveillance testing.
  • Prepare for inspections and audits by NRC and other bodies.
  • Monitor fire protection system performance and evaluate changes.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment after onboarding, with both remote and onsite responsibilities.
  • Opportunity for on-call duties, contributing to emergency response capabilities.
  • Continuous engagement with regulatory compliance and quality assurance processes.
  • Support for professional development through potential registration as a Professional Engineer.
  • Relocation assistance available for applicable candidates.
Full Job Description
The Fire Protection Engineer is responsible for supporting the fleet Fire Protection team at the Brunswick Nuclear Plant in Southport, NC. 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

Senior Engineer
  • Bachelor of Science or master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • At least 6 years of engineering experience.
  • Demonstrated ability to complete work with minimal supervision.


Engineer III
  • Bachelor of Science or master's degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
  • Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.


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 - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility. Reliable, consistent transportation is required to ensure timely arrival at the applicable facility.
  • 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


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Travel Requirements
5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes

Represented/Union Position
No

Visa Sponsored Position
No

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.

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