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Summary Catawba Nuclear Plant is seeking a
Mechanical Systems Engineer to join the
Plant Engineering - Operations Support Engineering team. The roles offer the opportunity to contribute to the long-term reliability and performance of critical plant systems-including cooling towers, service water, fire protection, and several nuclear primary systems-within a highly regulated and technically rigorous environment. As part of the engineering team the candidate will directly support the preventive maintenance program, monitoring and trending equipment performance, provide technical oversight and engineering support to operations and maintenance organizations, and setting direction for the strategic long planning of power plant equipment to ensure optimum equipment reliability.
These are junior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level possess understanding of basic engineering theories and principles. Incumbents are expected to use engineering practices to research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, prepare and present recommendations to engineering and site management.
If you're looking for an exciting career or something new, these positions offer a wide variety of work and overtime requirements are infrequent. You will also work inside an operating power plant offering fieldwork experience, inspections, and walkdowns while the nuclear station provides life-essential electricity to the surrounding community and power grid.
Both positions offer a 4-day 10h workweek (Mon-Thurs) with a hybrid work schedule (at least 2 of 4 days are in the office, the others may be taken at home). As a Duke Energy employee, you are offered a package of Paid Time Off / Vacation in addition to Holidays, Sick Time, and Dependent Care. Applicants are also eligible for Duke Energy's 401K program, including matching contributions.
Responsibilities - Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.
- Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
- Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
- Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
- Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
- Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Basic / Required Qualifications - Nuclear Engineer IINote: This posting is for two open positions. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
- Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
- Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
Basic / Required Qualifications - Nuclear Engineer INote: 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.
- A Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering.
- No experience required.
- Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
- Experience in the utility industry.
- 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.
Specific Requirements- Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access.
- This position may be required to have 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.
Working Conditions- An office environment with some routine work in the plant to conduct inspections and/or walkdowns.
- Hybrid work posture: At least 2 days per week are supported on-site at the Catawba Nuclear Station after onboarding period.
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. 
