Fuel Mechanical Engineer I / II

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide engineering and technical expertise in identifying, analyzing, and resolving routine fuel mechanical performance problems .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in fuel mechanical performance analysis, including complex fuel rod mechanical analyses and risk assessments. Proficient in preparing technical documentation and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with nuclear engineering standards.

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Nuclear EngineeringFuel Mechanical AnalysisTechnical Report PreparationNRC-Approved MethodologiesEmergency Response Organization Responsibilities

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Hard Skills

Fuel Rod Mechanical AnalysisThermal Hydraulic CalculationsNuclear Fuel Component MaterialsFuel Performance Software ToolsComputer Programming (FORTRAN/Python/VBA)

Soft Skills

Good Written CommunicationGood Oral CommunicationRelationship ManagementMultitaskingProblem Solving

Tools & Technologies

UnixLinuxNuclear Operating Fleet Administrative ProcedureRegulatory Guide 1.8

Certifications & Qualifications

Fundamentals of Engineering CertificateProfessional Engineer License

Industry Keywords

Nuclear EngineeringFuel Mechanical PerformanceCore Component ManagementEmergent WorkNuclear Site Security Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

LinuxPythonUnixVBA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide engineering and technical expertise in identifying, analyzing, and resolving routine fuel mechanical performance problems
Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities with higher-level employees or management
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
Perform complex fuel rod mechanical analyses, including rod internal pressure, fuel melt, and cladding corrosion, using NRC-approved methodologies
Perform crud and corrosion risk analyses using industry-standard methods, tools, and software
Plan and support new and irradiated fuel examinations and characterization
Review fuel design and manufacturing process changes and approve or reject them
Develop fuel and core component design specifications
Perform core component management, lifetime analyses, and tracking
Ensure high-quality, conforming fuel and components are delivered to plants on time and within specifications
Accommodate emergent work and multitask while managing shifting priorities
Maintain working relationships with Nuclear Fuels Engineering, Plant Engineering, Operations, vendors, and sub-suppliers
Participate in technical seminars, computer code training, group training, and industry technical or strategic meetings
Support company goals and represent Duke Energy positively and professionally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Must meet minimum ANSI requirements under Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011 and Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or a Master's degree in Mechanical or Nuclear Engineering with a Bachelor of Science Engineering degree in another discipline from an ABET accredited program
Nuclear Engineer I: 0–2 years of engineering experience
Nuclear Engineer II: minimum of 2 years of engineering experience and minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
Must live within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way
Must live within one hour of a nuclear site
Able to obtain nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
May be required to have Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, including callouts and on-call duty rotation
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
Desired: Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate and/or Professional Engineer license
Desired: Unix and/or Linux workstation experience
Desired: Computer programming experience (FORTRAN/Python/VBA/etc.)
Desired: Knowledge of thermal hydraulic calculations, nuclear fuel component materials, and fuel composition
Desired: Experience running fuel performance software tools
Desired: Good written and oral communication skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
On-site dining and a fitness facility at the headquarters
Hybrid work arrangement
Flexible work schedule, typically four 10-hour days
Relocation assistance (as applicable)