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Senior Engineer – Safety Analysis Applications, Nuclear
Duke Energy Corporation. Develop, maintain, and execute in-house methodologies for Duke Energy’s PWR fleet related to containment response computer simulations during transients and accidents .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in thermal hydraulic simulations and safety analysis for PWR reactors, utilizing NRC-approved codes and methodologies. Proficient in developing and maintaining computer codes for safety analysis while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards.
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Thermal Hydraulic SimulationsNRC-Approved CodesSafety Analysis CodesNuclear ExperienceComputer Programming
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Hard Skills
Thermal Hydraulic CalculationsContainment Response AnalysisEmergency Operating Facility SupportLOCA AnalysisUnix Workstation ExperienceFORTRAN ProgrammingPython ProgrammingVBA ProgrammingRETRAN KnowledgeRELAP Knowledge
Soft Skills
CollaborationTechnical TrainingCommunication
Tools & Technologies
GOTHICNuclear Safety Analysis CodesPlant ModelsEmergency Procedure Setpoints
Certifications & Qualifications
Fundamentals of Engineering CertificateProfessional Engineer License
Industry Keywords
Nuclear EngineeringPWR Safety AnalysisLicense Amendment Requests50.59 EvaluationsNuclear Site Security Clearance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesLinuxPythonUnixVBA
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Develop, maintain, and execute in-house methodologies for Duke Energy’s PWR fleet related to containment response computer simulations during transients and accidents
- Perform complex transient thermal hydraulic simulations and analyses for all Duke Energy reactors, including emergent plant support
- Analyze containment temperature and pressure response to postulated pipe breaks using NRC-approved codes and plant models
- Prepare accurate calculation files, technical reports, and correspondence
- Develop, qualify, and maintain computer codes used in safety analysis
- Collaborate with internal, industry, vendor, and regulatory personnel
- Participate in technical training activities
- Work with Regulatory Compliance to create or review Licensing Amendment Request packages
- Develop and help license improved Safety Analysis methods to improve thermal margin and plant operational margins
- Plan work activities to deliver high-quality outputs meeting station and NRC requirements and reload licensing or project schedules
- Follow NRC-approved methodologies for reload and containment analyses
- Support analyses for power uprates and 24-month fuel cycle transitions
- Perform ECCS hydraulic simulations, Emergency Procedure Setpoint work, Emergency Operating Facility technical support, LOCA analysis vendor interface, and training simulator transient validations
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 a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
- Nuclear Engineer III: 4–6 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
- Ability 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
- Ability to meet Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, including defined response-time callouts and on-call duty rotation, if required
- Knowledge of safety analysis codes such as RETRAN, RELAP, and GOTHIC, or equivalents
- Experience with nuclear fuel and PWR safety analysis
- Familiarity with Westinghouse or B&W NSSS reactor systems
- Experience with License Amendment Requests and 50.59 Evaluations
- Unix and/or Linux workstation experience
- Computer programming experience with FORTRAN, Python, VBA, or equivalent
- Knowledge of thermal hydraulic calculations, including heat transfer, flow modeling, single failure analysis, and NPSH analysis
- Fundamentals of Engineering Certificate and/or Professional Engineer license preferred
- Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited program preferred
Benefits
Comp & perks- Friendly work environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Recognition for your work
- Competitive pay and benefits
- Onsite dining
- Medical clinic
- Fitness center
- Flexible work schedule
- Hybrid work arrangement
- Relocation assistance provided (as applicable)