Duke Energy Corporation

Lead Nuclear Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation$100K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer.
  • Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience; 1 year in a nuclear power plant environment preferred.
  • Master's degree in engineering considered in lieu of a Bachelor's.
  • Professional Engineer registration or relevant nuclear certifications required for Lead level role.
  • Strong communication skills to interact with diverse groups.
  • Project management experience essential.

Responsibilities

  • Lead engineering projects with minimal supervision.
  • Provide guidance and mentorship to junior engineers.
  • Identify and solve complex engineering problems.
  • Research design issues and evaluate alternatives effectively.
  • Present engineering solutions and recommendations credibly.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided where applicable.
  • No union representation, ensuring a more streamlined management structure.
  • Minimal travel requirements (5-15%), allowing for greater work-life balance.
Full Job Description
This is the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work , and provide leadership to others in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for unreviewed work. Incumbents function in lead roles providing guidance to others. They are also expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently. Progression to this level is typically restricted on the basis of business need.

Basic Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's of Engineering
  • 8 years mininum related work experience


Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Skilled in engineering theories and principles.
  • Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
  • Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Skilled principles of project management.
  • Experience in the utility industry.
  • Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.


Working Conditions
  • Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants


Specific Requirements

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
  • 1 year of nuclear power plant experience
  • Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
  • Bachelors in Engineering must be 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.
  • Nuclear requirements for the Lead level include either a Professional Engineer registration OR one of the following: a Masters Degree in a technical discipline, SRO certification, an RO or SRO license, or Technical Nuclear certification


Travel Requirements
5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
No

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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$1.3 billion
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