Electrical/I&C Component Engineer

About the Role

This role is part of the Catawba Nuclear Station Maintenance Support Engineering (MSE) department, which serves as the ongoing technical owner for the plant's electrical and mechanical equipment. MSE supports the preventive maintenance program, monitors and trends equipment performance, provides technical oversight and engineering support to Operations and Maintenance, and helps establish long-term strategic direction for plant equipment to ensure optimum reliability. MSE engineers are system experts responsible for understanding how key electrical and mechanical equipment are designed, how they perform, what risks exist, and what actions are needed to maintain long-term plant reliability and operability.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight.
• Independently manages project schedules and interfaces.
• Designs, operates, and maintains systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports company goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• 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.
• Must be able to obtain Unescorted Authorized Access (UAA) at a nuclear power plant.

Qualifications

Nuclear Engineer I

• No experience required.

Nuclear Engineer II

• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience.
• 1 year of nuclear power plant experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management.
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification: Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after onboarding. Employees must live within a 50-mile commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.
• Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.
• An office environment within an operating nuclear power station.
• 4-day work week (Monday – Thursday).
• Infrequent overtime outside of emergent and outage work.
• Hybrid work arrangement: after onboarding, employees must work onsite at Catawba Nuclear Station at least two days per week, with two remote days.
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.
• Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities, including callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.

Travel

• 5-15%