Engineer I – Nuclear Fuels

Duke Energy Corporation

. Participate on or lead reload design teams to design fuel cycles .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timeUnited StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fuel cycle design and analysis, including nuclear criticality safety reviews and vendor code qualification. Holds a Bachelor of Science in Engineering and possesses relevant nuclear power plant experience, ensuring compliance with ANSI requirements and emergency response protocols.

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Fuel Cycle DesignNuclear Criticality SafetyVendor Code QualificationNuclear Power Plant ExperienceEngineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Fuel Cycle AnalysisIn-House Code DevelopmentTechnical SupportOwner Acceptance ReviewsEmergency Response Organization Responsibilities

Certifications & Qualifications

ANSI Requirements ComplianceNuclear Site Unescorted Access/Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Nuclear EngineeringReactor EngineeringDuke EnergyNuclear Operating FleetEmergency Response

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Participate on or lead reload design teams to design fuel cycles
Develop and verify analyses associated with fuel cycle designs
Develop, qualify, and maintain in-house codes supporting fuel cycle designs
Qualify vendor codes used in fuel cycle designs
Interface with fuel vendors during reload design and emergent issue support
Perform owner acceptance reviews of vendor calculations
Interface with site Reactor Engineering personnel to provide technical support
Perform nuclear criticality safety reviews and analyses
Participate in technical training activities
Design and analyze fuel cycles for Brunswick Nuclear Plant and support nuclear criticality safety for Duke Energy nuclear plants in North and South Carolina
Perform some travel to other Duke sites, industry sites, and conferences/meetings
Perform occasional off-hour emergent work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree
Nuclear Engineer II: minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience
Nuclear Engineer II: one (1) year of nuclear power plant experience, or oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until fully qualified
Must meet minimum ANSI requirements identified within Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011 and Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications
Ability to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance
Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, including possible callouts, defined response times, on-call rotation, and Fit for Duty requirements
Must live within a reasonable commute, not greater than 50 miles one way, to the designated Duke Energy facility
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Students enrolled in an ABET accredited program graduating December 2026 or May 2027, and current graduates, will be considered

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
On-site dining
Fitness facility
Flexible work schedule
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable)