Digital Instrumentation & Control Design Engineer I/II

Duke Energy Corporation

. Develop engineering modifications for electrical, instrumentation and control, digital, software, and cybersecurity-related systems .

Posted 9/22/2026full-timeSeneca • South Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering modifications for nuclear systems, including electrical, instrumentation, and cybersecurity aspects, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and safety protocols. Proficient in project management, technical specifications development, and effective communication with stakeholders.

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Nuclear EngineeringElectrical EngineeringCybersecurity AssessmentsEngineering Change ManagementDigital Modification Lifecycle

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Hard Skills

Engineering ModificationsTechnical Specifications DevelopmentDesign ReviewsCalculations and EvaluationsDigital Hardware and SoftwareModbusOPC DAOPC UASystems Engineering PrinciplesNuclear Design Experience

Soft Skills

Strong Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationProblem-SolvingCoaching AcceptanceContinuous Learning

Tools & Technologies

Nuclear Asset SuiteWork-Management SystemsPlant ComputersControl SystemsVirtualization

Certifications & Qualifications

Fundamentals of Engineering ExaminationResponsible Engineer Qualifications

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Power Plant ExperienceANSI Requirements10 CFR 50.5910 CFR 73.54Safety Culture

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop engineering modifications for electrical, instrumentation and control, digital, software, and cybersecurity-related systems
Define project scope, technical requirements, design basis, installation approach, testing, acceptance criteria, and turnover strategy
Prepare calculations, specifications, drawings, design inputs, evaluations, setpoints, and test plans
Evaluate design alternatives, technical risk, operating experience, lifecycle needs, and stakeholder input
Develop conceptual designs and technical specifications
Coordinate engineering work performed by vendors and external design firms
Serve as Responsible Engineer and primary technical contact for assigned modifications when qualified
Review installation work instructions and implementation packages
Provide field, outage, and implementation support while maintaining configuration control, procedural compliance, and design authority
Perform or coordinate design reviews, digital and software evaluations, cybersecurity assessments, licensing evaluations, and post-modification testing
Apply nuclear safety culture, conservative decision-making, human-performance tools, and rigorous procedure use
Communicate technical information with station organizations, project teams, vendors, and external partners
Support continuous learning, knowledge transfer, and team goals
Participate in plant walkdowns, outages, emergent support, team activities, emergency response, callouts, on-call duty, and storm response as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Nuclear Engineer I: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Nuclear Engineer I: A Master’s degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering
Nuclear Engineer II: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Nuclear Engineer II: A Master’s degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Nuclear Engineer II: Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
Nuclear Engineer II: 1 year of nuclear power plant experience
Meet the minimum ANSI requirements identified within Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011 and Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications
Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear facility, including required training, security screening, and compliance with the site Fitness for Duty Program
Complete required engineering and Responsible Engineer qualifications before performing assigned modification work independently
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including a hard hat, safety glasses, and fall protection, as applicable
Ability to perform plant walkdowns and work in office, field, and industrial environments
Ability to work within a reasonable commute of no greater than 50 miles one way to the designated Duke Energy facility
Occasional overnight travel, generally 5–10%
Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering or computer engineering
Preferred: Passed the Fundamentals of Engineering examination
Preferred: Nuclear design, modification, operations, maintenance, or project implementation experience
Preferred: Nuclear utility modification-engineer qualification or comparable experience leading engineering changes through implementation
Preferred: Experience with digital hardware, software, firmware, networks, virtualization, plant computers, or control-system modifications
Preferred: Experience with Modbus, OPC DA, OPC UA, and migration of legacy systems to modern infrastructure
Preferred: Experience applying systems-engineering principles to digital modification lifecycles
Preferred: Working knowledge of digital-upgrade licensing, 10 CFR 50.59, and 10 CFR 73.54 cybersecurity requirements
Preferred: Experience developing digital or software modification test plans and acceptance criteria
Preferred: Experience with engineering-change or work-management systems; Nuclear Asset Suite beneficial but not required
Preferred: Strong oral and written communication skills
Preferred: Ability to research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, develop recommendations, and present supporting rationale
Preferred: Ability to work effectively in a team environment and accept coaching

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Structured qualification and mentoring
Increasing technical ownership and opportunities to lead modifications
Hybrid work arrangement
Four-day, 10-hour schedule
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable)