Nuclear Engineer III OR Senior Nuclear Engineer - Risk Informed Strategic Capital

Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 24, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. The preferred work location for this position is Charlotte, NC. However, the manager may consider another Duke Energy Nuclear plant or corporate office.

The Duke Energy Probabilistic Risk Assessment (PRA) department is seeking an Engineer to support the Risk-Informed Capital Initiatives team. This position supports strategic initiatives and implementation of risk-informed applications across the nuclear fleet. The candidate will work with experienced engineers and cross-functional teams to help develop, maintain, and deploy risk-informed decision-making tools and processes that enhance safety, optimize operations, and support regulatory compliance.   Candidates must perform engineering work with limited supervision, apply established engineering principles and practices, and contribute technical analysis and documentation in assigned areas of specialization. Incumbents are expected to manage assigned tasks, support project deliverables, and seek guidance for complex or non-routine issues as appropriate.

Support development and implementation of strategic risk-informed applications and initiatives across the nuclear fleet, including Risk Informed Completion Times, Surveillance Frequency Control Program, 10 CFR 50.69 categorizations, and development of Alternative Treatments. Provide engineering and technical support for identification, analysis, and resolution of problems under the guidance of experienced engineers, with consideration of system and fleet-wide impacts. Apply technical rigor, operating experience, and established methods to support risk-informed solutions that optimize safety, support regulatory compliance, and enhance operational decision-making. Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor assigned work activities. Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities Maintains accurate and detailed records and files Collaborate with and seek guidance from more experienced engineers while sharing knowledge with peers as appropriate.

Basic/Required Qualifications The incumbent must meet the minimum ANSI requirements for this position identified within the scope of Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.  Nuclear Engineer III Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience 1 year of nuclear power plant experience A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree Senior Nuclear Engineer Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional 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 A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.

Familiarity with the basic systems of a BWR or PWR Master’s degree in engineering field of study