Duke Energy Corporation

Nuclear Operations Direct License Candidate - Brunswick Nuclear Plant

Duke Energy Corporation • $80K — $95K *
Southport, NC 28461In-Person
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent required.
  • 4-year Engineering degree or Professional Engineer (PE) with relevant nuclear facility experience.
  • Nuclear Navy experience as Reactor Operator or in similar roles preferred.
  • Current/previous Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator license with specific experience.
  • Nuclear Operations Instructor with SRO certification and extensive instructional experience.

Responsibilities

  • Participate in a direct license program to achieve required NRC licensing.
  • Complete all license training program requirements successfully.
  • Engage in required testing and evaluations for licensing.
  • Adapt to a demanding plant environment including extreme conditions.
  • Fulfill physical requirements including lifting and working in rotating equipment settings.

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance available.
  • Comprehensive training program leading to NRC licensure.
  • Engagement in a critical safety role within the nuclear industry.
  • Opportunities for overtime and varied work shifts.
  • Access to advanced safety training and health programs.
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 Wednesday, October 14, 2026

*** Anticipated start date will be February 2027***

Nuclear Operations Direct License Candidate

Job Summary

This position is for individuals entering a direct license program to gain an NRC license at a Duke Energy facility. Individuals will be expected to successfully pass all license training program requirements to obtain an NRC license as a Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator.

Working Conditions
  • Shift Work
  • Frequent Overtime
  • Weekend / Holiday Work
  • Testing Required
  • Plant environment w/extreme temperature ranges and high humidity
  • Exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels
  • Ability to wear protective clothing including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves due to heavy industrial environment (rotating equipment with high temperature and high-pressure fluids up to 650f and 2235 psig)
  • Includes climbing, stooping, pulling and pushing


Basic / Required Qualifications
  • High school diploma or the equivalent
  • Shall have one or more of the following:
    • 4 year Engineering degree in technology, physical sciences AND greater than 12 months experience at a comparable design commercial nuclear facility or greater than 21 months at a noncomparable design commercial nuclear facility
    • Professional Engineer (PE) AND greater than 12 months experience at a comparable design commercial nuclear facility or greater than 21 months at a noncomparable design commercial nuclear facility
    • Nuclear Navy Experience - Reactor operator, Propulsion Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor or Engineering officer of the Watch
    • Current or Previous RO/SRO license with greater than 1 year experience at a comparable (BWR/PWR) facility similar design or Greater than 18 months non-similar design at a commercial nuclear facility
    • Nuclear Operations Instructor - SRO Certification AND greater than 4 years of SRO-certified instructor experience


Desired Qualifications
  • Naval Experience (Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, or Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor)
  • A high degree of manual dexterity and mature judgment
  • Strong mechanical aptitude
  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization
  • Demonstrated effective analytical, problem solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning and execution of assigned work
  • Demonstrated the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments


Specific Requirements
  • This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.
  • Respirator Clearance/SCBA
  • Fire Brigade
  • Mandatory hearing protection program
  • Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds
  • Successful completion of pre-employment aptitude testing is required
  • Must be able to obtain nuclear access


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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Learn more about Duke Energy Corporation
Size
27,605 employees
Market Cap
$79 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$23.8 billion
NASDAQ
DUK
* Ladders Estimates

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