Electrical, I&C, Digital Process Systems Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation

. Monitor the health and performance of plant electrical systems through preventive maintenance program support .

Posted 11/12/2026full-timeYork • South Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in monitoring and maintaining plant electrical systems, with a strong focus on preventive maintenance, technical oversight, and ensuring compliance with nuclear safety standards. Proficient in evaluating engineering issues and supporting digital modernization and cybersecurity initiatives.

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Bachelor Of Science In EngineeringNuclear Engineering ExperienceInstrumentation And Controls FamiliarityDigital Process Systems KnowledgeTechnical Oversight And Engineering Support

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Hard Skills

Preventive MaintenanceTechnical OversightEngineering SupportResearching Engineering IssuesEvaluating AlternativesMaking RecommendationsPresenting RecommendationsSystem Reliability MaintenanceEquipment Ageing SupportEquipment Replacement Decisions

Soft Skills

Problem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

7300 Protection SystemSolid-State Protection SystemOvation Controls SystemNetwork Infrastructure EquipmentServersFirewallsDefensive Architecture Equipment

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer RegistrationANSI Requirements ComplianceUnescorted Authorized Access (UAA)

Industry Keywords

Nuclear OperationsDigital ModernizationCybersecurityAdvanced ReactorsEmergency Response Organization

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber SecurityFirewalls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Monitor the health and performance of plant electrical systems through preventive maintenance program support
Conduct inspections and/or walkdowns in the plant
Identify, trend, and resolve equipment issues
Provide technical oversight and engineering support to Maintenance and Operations departments
Maintain long-term system reliability
Support operability, equipment ageing, and equipment replacement decisions
Serve as technical owner and system expert for plant electrical and digital systems
Support safe nuclear operations, digital modernization, cybersecurity, advanced reactors, and potential new construction initiatives

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or a Master's degree in engineering in lieu of the bachelor's degree
Nuclear Engineer III: minimum of 4 years of engineering experience and minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
Senior Nuclear Engineer: 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
Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering preferred
Familiarity with Instrumentation and Controls for analog control systems, including 7300 Protection System and Solid-State Protection System
Familiarity with Digital Process systems, including Ovation Controls system
Familiarity with network infrastructure equipment including servers, firewalls, diodes, and other defensive architecture equipment
Proficiency in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and presenting recommendations
Must meet minimum ANSI requirements or equivalencies under AD-LS-ALL-0011 and Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications
Must be able to obtain Unescorted Authorized Access (UAA) at a nuclear power plant
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Required to wear personal protective equipment as needed
Must participate in Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, including possible callouts and on-call duty rotation
Must be Fit for Duty

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
4-day work week (Monday–Thursday)
Hybrid work arrangement with two remote days after onboarding
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable)
5–15% travel requirements