Electrical – Power Systems Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation

. Serve as technical owner and system expert for plant electrical and digital systems .

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

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical and digital systems within nuclear operations, ensuring reliability and compliance while providing technical oversight and engineering support. Capable of conducting inspections, resolving equipment issues, and participating in emergency response activities.

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Bachelor Of Science In EngineeringNuclear Engineering ExperienceElectrical Engineering ExpertisePreventive Maintenance Program SupportTechnical Oversight And Engineering Support

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Hard Skills

Electrical Systems MonitoringEquipment Issue ResolutionPreventive MaintenanceSystem Reliability MaintenanceEngineering Research And Design Evaluation

Soft Skills

Good Written Communication SkillsGood Oral Communication Skills

Tools & Technologies

TransformersGeneratorsBreakersSwitchgearBatteriesInverters

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer RegistrationUnescorted Authorized Access (UAA)

Industry Keywords

Nuclear OperationsUtility IndustryANSI RequirementsEmergency Response OrganizationCompliance Standards

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as technical owner and system expert for plant electrical and digital systems
Ensure critical electrical power, control systems, network infrastructure, and cyber-related equipment remain reliable, compliant, and capable of supporting safe nuclear operations
Monitor the health and performance of plant electrical systems through preventive maintenance program support
Conduct inspections and 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 aging, and equipment replacement decisions
Participate in emergency response organization responsibilities, including possible site callouts and on-call duty rotation

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
Nuclear Engineer III: 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
Senior Nuclear Engineer: minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
Minimum ANSI requirements or equivalencies under Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011
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
Must live within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way
Must report to the assigned facility as required, averaging 3 full workdays per regular workweek
Must be fit for duty for on-call responsibilities
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
Electrical Engineering bachelor's degree preferred
Experience in the utility industry preferred
Familiarity with transformers, generators, breakers, switchgear, bus, batteries, and inverters
Proficiency in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and presenting recommendations
Good written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable)
Hybrid work arrangement
Emergency Response Organization on-call duty rotation