Senior Civil Nuclear Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation

. Develop scope, technical basis, installation requirements, and testing requirements for engineering design changes .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeHuntersville • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering design changes, including Stress Analysis, Structural Analysis, and compliance with nuclear industry standards. Proficient in developing technical specifications and performing complex engineering calculations while ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Nuclear ExperienceStress AnalysisStructural AnalysisFinite Element AnalysisProfessional Engineer Registration

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Hard Skills

Engineering Design ChangesDynamic AnalysisSeismic AnalysisSteel DesignConcrete DesignComplex Engineering CalculationsTechnical Requirements DevelopmentProject Management PrinciplesMechanics of MaterialsRegulatory Compliance

Tools & Technologies

ANSYSGTStrudlSuperPipeAutoPipeCaesar IISolidworks

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer RegistrationANSI Requirements Compliance

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Industry StandardsUtility Industry ExperienceASME CodesAISC Steel Construction CodesACI Concrete Design Code

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop scope, technical basis, installation requirements, and testing requirements for engineering design changes
Perform or support Stress Analysis, Structural Analysis, Dynamic/Seismic Analysis, Steel Design, and Concrete Design
Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, and present recommendations
Provide ongoing support for assigned engineering design changes through work order reviews, corrective action program assignments, and field installation support
Develop or revise design/procurement specifications and technical requirements documents
Develop or revise complex engineering calculations
Develop licensing screens and evaluations
Revise site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents
Work in an office environment with some plant work for system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation
Participate in occasional overnight travel, with travel requirements of 5–15%

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or a Master's degree in Engineering in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Engineer III: 4-6 years of engineering experience
Engineer III: Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
Senior Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or a Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited school in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree
Senior Engineer: Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer
Senior Engineer: Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
Must meet the minimum ANSI requirements identified within Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011 and Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications
Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance
May be required to have Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, including callouts and on-call duty rotation, and be Fit for Duty
Required to wear personal protective equipment as needed
Additional hours expected as workload/business need requires
Occasional overnight travel
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Preferred: Proficiency in engineering theories and principles
Preferred: Proficiency in project management principles
Preferred: Utility industry experience
Preferred: State registration as a Professional Engineer
Preferred: Strong background in Mechanics of Materials
Preferred: Experience performing Finite Element Analysis
Preferred: Working knowledge of Structural Analysis software such as ANSYS or GTStrudl
Preferred: Experience with Dynamic/Seismic Structural Analysis
Preferred: Working-level knowledge of Stress Analysis software such as SuperPipe, AutoPipe, or Caesar II
Preferred: Working knowledge of ASME Codes, AISC Steel Construction Codes, and ACI Concrete Design Code
Preferred: Familiarity with Solidworks or equivalent 3D modeling software
Preferred: Experience with nuclear industry standard design process

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable)