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CNS Fire Protection Engineer

York, SC · On-site

Additionally, the role requires providing support to other nuclear plants within the Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet as needed. Responsibilities * Serve as a subject matter expert on NFPA codes and fire ...

Duke Energy Corporation

CNS Fire Protection Engineer

York, SC · On-site

$77K - $103K/yr

Additionally, the role requires providing support to other nuclear plants within the Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet as needed. Responsibilities * Serve as a subject matter expert on NFPA codes and fire ...

Duke Energy

Engineering Co-op Spring 2027

Cayuga, IN · On-site

Duke Energy, one of the largest electric powers holding company in the U.S., is a Fortune 150 ... nuclear, pumped storage hydro, and other emerging technologies. Co-ops would work with PMC ...

Duke Energy

Engineering Co-op Spring 2027

Ocala, FL · On-site

Duke Energy, one of the largest electric powers holding company in the U.S., is a Fortune 150 ... nuclear, pumped storage hydro, and other emerging technologies. Co-ops would work with PMC ...

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What is the difference between Trainee Duke Energy Nuclear vs Nuclear Plant Operator?

AspectTrainee Duke Energy NuclearNuclear Plant Operator
CredentialsTypically requires a high school diploma or equivalent; training provided by employerRequires specialized certifications and licenses, such as NRC licensing
Work EnvironmentTraining environment within nuclear facilities, supervised learningOperational environment, responsible for plant safety and performance
Employer & Industry UsageEntry-level training role at Duke Energy, part of the nuclear industryFull-time operational role in nuclear power plants

The Trainee Duke Energy Nuclear position is an entry-level training role designed to prepare individuals for a career in nuclear plant operations. In contrast, a Nuclear Plant Operator is a fully licensed professional responsible for the safe and efficient operation of nuclear reactors. While trainees focus on learning and development, licensed operators perform operational duties daily, requiring specific certifications and experience.

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Civil Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Civil Nuclear Engineer - McGuire Nuclear Station

Huntersville, NC • On-site

Duke Energy Corporation
Utilities • 10K+ employees
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$92K - $110K/yr

Full-time

Posted 10 days ago

Duke Energy rating

8.5

Company rating: 8.5 out of 10

Based on 169 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

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 Tuesday, September 15, 2026
More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.
Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
Civil Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Civil Nuclear Engineer - McGuire Nuclear Station
***This position can be hired as either an Engineer III or Senior Engineer depending on experience***
Summary
The Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet Corporate Design Engineering (CDE) department is the Design Authority for each of Duke Energy's six nuclear sites. CDE is responsible for the execution of a fleet portfolio that includes design solutions supporting risk reduction, equipment obsolescence, and plant modernization.
Responsibilities
  • Develop the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, which include but are not limited to Stress Analysis, Structural Analysis, Dynamic/Seismic Analysis, Steel and Concrete Design.
  • Research engineering and design issues, evaluates alternatives, determines and presents recommendations to resolve issues.
  • Provide ongoing support of assigned engineering design changes through work order reviews, corrective action program assignments, and field installation support activities.
  • Develop or revise design/procurement specifications or technical requirements documents to support engineering design changes.
  • Develop or revise complex engineering calculations impacted by engineering design changes.
  • Develop licensing screens and evaluations that support engineering design changes
  • Revise site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents impacted by engineering design changes.

Basic Qualifications
Nuclear Engineer III
  • 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.
  • 4-6 years of engineering experience.
  • Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.

Sr Nuclear Engineer
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • A Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
  • Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
  • Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
  • Proficient in engineering theories and principles.
  • Proficient in principles of project management.
  • Experience in the utility industry.
  • State registration as a Professional Engineer.
  • Strong background in Mechanics of Materials
  • Experience performing Finite Element Analysis
  • Working Knowledge of Structural Analysis software (ANSYS, GTStrudl, or similar)
  • Experience with Dynamic/Seismic Structural Analysis
  • Working level knowledge of Stress Analysis software programs (SuperPipe, AutoPipe, Caesar II).
  • Working knowledge of ASME Codes (examples: B31.1, Section III, Section IX, Section XI), AISC Steel Construction Codes (ASD, LFRD, and ACI Concrete Design Code).
  • Familiarity with Solidworks or equivalent 3D modeling software.
  • Experience with nuclear industry standard design process.

Special 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
  • 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.
  • Able 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 the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
  • Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed
  • Additional hours expected as workload/business need requires.
  • Occasional overnight travel.

Working Conditions
  • Typically, an office environment with some work in the plant to conduct system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation.

Travel Requirements
  • 5-10%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
  • Yes

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.
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Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies. Our electric utilities serve 8.2 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 50,000 megawatts of energy capacity. Our natural gas unit serves 1.6 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Our company employs 28,000 people.

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Year founded

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