Senior Nuclear Engineer – Instrumentation & Control Design

Duke Energy Corporation

. Develop and support plant modifications involving instrumentation and controls, AC and DC power and control systems, digital hardware, software-based applications, plant computer interfaces, control circuits, and cybersecurity-related design requirements .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeSeneca • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in nuclear engineering with a focus on plant modifications, instrumentation, and controls, while ensuring compliance with regulatory standards and effective project management. Capable of leading technical evaluations, design reviews, and mentoring junior engineers in a nuclear power plant environment.

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Nuclear Power Plant ExperienceBachelor Of Science In EngineeringEngineering Change ManagementCybersecurity AssessmentsDigital Hardware And Software Evaluation

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Hard Skills

Instrumentation And ControlsAC And DC Power SystemsControl CircuitsPlant Computer InterfacesTechnical Specifications DevelopmentDesign ReviewsCalculations And Specifications PreparationProject ImplementationNuclear Design And ModificationEngineering Problem Solving

Soft Skills

CommunicationMentoringOrganizational SkillsProblem SolvingTeam Collaboration

Tools & Technologies

ModbusOPC DAOPC UANuclear Asset SuiteWork-Management Systems

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer RegistrationFundamentals Of Engineering Examination

Industry Keywords

ANSI Requirements10 CFR 50.5910 CFR 73.54Regulatory ComplianceNuclear Operating Fleet

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and support plant modifications involving instrumentation and controls, AC and DC power and control systems, digital hardware, software-based applications, plant computer interfaces, control circuits, and cybersecurity-related design requirements
Complete Responsible Engineer training and qualification and serve as primary technical owner for assigned modifications
Identify, analyze, and resolve engineering problems of increasing scope and complexity
Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, coordinate, and monitor engineering work
Manage priorities, project interfaces, technical risk, and project-impacting decisions
Prepare calculations, specifications, drawings, design inputs, evaluations, setpoints, and test plans
Evaluate design alternatives, technical risk, operating experience, lifecycle needs, and stakeholder input
Develop conceptual designs and technical specifications and coordinate vendor and external design-firm work
Review installation instructions and implementation packages
Provide field, outage, and implementation support while maintaining configuration control and procedural compliance
Perform or coordinate design reviews, digital and software evaluations, cybersecurity assessments, licensing evaluations, and post-modification testing
Communicate technical information with station organizations, project teams, vendors, and external partners
Support continuous learning and knowledge transfer; senior engineers coach and mentor other engineering professionals
Support emergency response, on-call duty, storm response, outages, testing, plant conditions, and project implementation as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Nuclear Engineer III: 1 year of nuclear power plant experience
Nuclear Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Nuclear Engineer III: minimum of 4 years of engineering experience
Senior Nuclear Engineer: 1 year of nuclear power plant experience
Senior Nuclear Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer
Senior Nuclear Engineer: minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years with state registration as a Professional Engineer
A Master's degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's engineering degree
Must meet minimum ANSI requirements under Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011 and Regulatory Guide 1.8
Ability to obtain and maintain unescorted access to a nuclear facility
Ability to complete required engineering and Responsible Engineer qualifications
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment, including hard hat, safety glasses, and fall protection as applicable
Ability to perform plant walkdowns and work in office, field, and industrial environments
Occasional overnight travel, generally 5–10%
Preferred: electrical engineering or computer engineering degree
Preferred: Fundamentals of Engineering examination and Professional Engineer registration
Experience with nuclear design, modification, operations, maintenance, or project implementation
Experience with digital hardware, software, firmware, networks, virtualization, plant computers, control-system modifications, and Modbus, OPC DA, or OPC UA
Working knowledge of 10 CFR 50.59 and 10 CFR 73.54 cybersecurity requirements
Experience with engineering-change or work-management systems; Nuclear Asset Suite beneficial but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Relocation assistance, as applicable
Hybrid work arrangement
Four-day, 10-hour schedule
Occasional travel to other company sites, industry facilities, vendor locations, conferences, and meetings