Senior Nuclear Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide technical, financial, accounting, budgeting, and analytical support to the Nuclear Fuel Supply & Storage Group .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nuclear fuel procurement strategies, economic assessments, and financial analysis while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Capable of effectively liaising with suppliers and senior management to enhance nuclear fuel supply operations.

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Nuclear Fuel Procurement StrategiesEconomic AssessmentsFinancial AnalysisNuclear Engineering ExperienceContract Negotiation

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Hard Skills

Economic AnalysesNuclear Fuel Fabrication KnowledgeCore Reload Design ProcessesBudgeting and Financial TrackingSarbanes-Oxley Compliance

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication SkillsTeam CollaborationRelationship DevelopmentStrong Work EthicIndependent Work Ability

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer (PE)Bachelor of Science in EngineeringMaster's Degree in Business Administration

Industry Keywords

Nuclear Fuel SupplyNuclear Power PlantNuclear Industry Working GroupsProcurement PoliciesNuclear Fuels Engineering

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical, financial, accounting, budgeting, and analytical support to the Nuclear Fuel Supply & Storage Group
Perform economic assessments of alternative core configurations and operational regimes
Assist in purchase decision-making and develop economically attractive nuclear fuel procurement strategies
Serve as business liaison among nuclear fuel suppliers, the Nuclear Fuel Supply & Storage Group, and senior nuclear leadership
Serve as technical and commercial point of contact for Duke and nuclear fuel vendor communications
Oversee vendors’ schedules and quality of nuclear fuel-related deliverables
Negotiate terms for products and services with nuclear fuel fabricators
Develop processes supporting cost-efficient fuel delivery planning and communication across uranium, conversion, enrichment, fabrication, and Nuclear Design functions
Compare core reload design options and plant operational regimes economically
Perform and ensure quality of economic analyses for fuel supply proposals
Participate in strategic long-term nuclear fuel supply planning
Interface with corporate risk and legal staff to facilitate approval of fuel fabrication purchase recommendations
Support industry efforts sustaining reliable, economic fuel supplies
Enhance nuclear fuel cost and contractual obligations reporting
Ensure purchase packages comply with procurement policies and procedures
Support budgeting, accounting, and financial tracking for nuclear fuel transactions and expenditures
Provide financial and project-related guidance to other Nuclear Fuels Engineering sections
Manage documentation processes supporting Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and accurate financial reporting
Work hybrid from remote and onsite locations; report to the assigned Duke Energy facility as directed, averaging 3 full onsite workdays per regular work week
Travel 5–15% to Duke sites, industry sites, and conferences/meetings
Perform occasional off-hour emergent work

Requirements

What you’ll need

Meet minimum ANSI requirements identified within Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011 and Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or Professional Engineer (PE) as stated in Specific Requirements
A Master's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program may be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Nuclear Engineer III: 4–6 years of engineering experience and minimum 1 year of nuclear power plant experience
Senior Nuclear Engineer: minimum 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years with state registration as a Professional Engineer
Senior Nuclear Engineer: minimum 1 year of nuclear experience
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Must possess all basic/required qualifications
Preferred: Master's degree in Business Administration
Preferred: Professional Engineer
Experience supporting a nuclear station
Broad knowledge of engineering practices, procedures, theories, and principles
Knowledge of nuclear fuel fabricators’ capabilities and processes
Experience participating in nuclear industry working groups
Experience interfacing with senior management and nuclear station contacts
Experience negotiating with internal customers and external suppliers
Knowledge of Nuclear Fuels Engineering core reload design processes
Ability to perform financial analyses and evaluations
Experience overseeing or procuring nuclear fuel and fuel-related components
Knowledge of contracts and contract requisitions
Excellent oral, written, and presentation communication skills
Ability to work independently with general direction
Ability to develop and maintain relationships across the nuclear organization
Ability to work in a team environment
Strong work ethic and ability to meet commitments across multiple objectives and projects

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Hybrid work arrangement
Flexible work schedule, typically four 10-hour days
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable)