Senior Electrical Engineer – Instrumentation & Control Design

Duke Energy Corporation

. Develop scope, technical basis, installation, and testing requirements for engineering design changes involving Instrumentation & Control systems, relaying, digital systems, network infrastructure, cyber security, process equipment, and related areas .

Posted 10/10/2026full-timeNew Hill • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Instrumentation and Control Systems, with a strong focus on engineering design changes, project management, and compliance with nuclear industry standards. Proficient in technical documentation, problem-solving, and effective communication within a team environment.

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Instrumentation And Control SystemsNuclear Power Plant ExperienceProject Management PrinciplesDigital Control SystemsCyber Security

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Hard Skills

Engineering DesignTechnical DocumentationProblem SolvingSystem DesignField Support

Soft Skills

Team Decision-MakingWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Tools & Technologies

Network InfrastructureCyber Security Tools

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer RegistrationNuclear Site Unescorted Access/Security Clearance

Industry Keywords

Nuclear IndustryANSI RequirementsRegulatory Guide 1.8Emergency Response OrganizationPersonal Protective Equipment

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop scope, technical basis, installation, and testing requirements for engineering design changes involving Instrumentation & Control systems, relaying, digital systems, network infrastructure, cyber security, process equipment, and related areas
Provide engineering and technical expertise and guidance to identify, analyze, and resolve increasingly complex problems
Contribute to team decision-making through planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring work activities
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
Conduct engineering and related studies
Complete routine engineering projects with minimal oversight and increasingly manage project schedules and interfaces independently
Design, operate, and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems
Coordinate work activities and maintain accurate records and files
Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally
Work in the plant for system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation
Report onsite as directed, averaging 2 full workdays per regular workweek after onboarding
Participate in occasional overnight travel, refueling outage work, and potential emergency response/on-call duties

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or a Master's degree in engineering in lieu of the bachelor's degree
Electrical Design Engineer III: minimum of 4 years of engineering experience
Senior Electrical Design Engineer: minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer
1 year of nuclear power plant experience, unless subject to oversight and written approval authority in lieu of one year
Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Able to fulfill potential Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, callouts, on-call duty rotation, and Fit for Duty requirements
Required to wear personal protective equipment as needed
Additional hours during scheduled refueling outages
Occasional overnight travel
Preferred: Bachelor of Science in Computer or Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Preferred: State registration as a Professional Engineer
Preferred: Proficiency researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and presenting recommendations
Preferred: Good written and oral communication skills
Preferred: Proficiency in project management principles
Preferred: Utility industry, specifically nuclear industry, experience
Preferred: Nuclear industry standard design process experience
Preferred: Experience with Digital Control Systems, Cyber Security, and/or Networking Infrastructure

Benefits

Comp & perks

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