Senior Nuclear Engineer – Project Engineer, 24 Month Fuel Cycle Transition Projects

Duke Energy Corporation

Nuclear Engineer III supporting new nuclear generation projects at Duke Energy. Responsible for engineering expertise on multi-year projects at power facilities in North Carolina.

Posted 4/14/2026full-timeHuntersville • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

PMP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develops and maintains positive working relationships with site and corporate teammates to effectively coordinate work activities.
Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.
Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, and documentation to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Maintains accurate records and files.
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer
A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree
Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer for Nuclear Engineer III
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer for Senior Nuclear Engineer
Experience must have been attained at a 'Fully Meets' performance level
Experience with nuclear fuel cycle projects
Experience with NRC regulatory interfaces
Registered Professional Engineer
SRO License
PMP or MBA
Proficient in principles of project management
Experience at an operational nuclear power facility
Experience managing financial long-range plans for Nuclear Power Plants
Experience with day-to-day nuclear site schedules and operations
Experience with oversight and interface of vendors and contractors.

Benefits

Comp & perks

friendly work environment
opportunities for growth and development
recognition for your work
competitive pay and benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringtechnical expertiseproblem analysistechnical reportingproject managementnuclear fuel cycle projectsfinancial planningnuclear site operationsvendor managementcontractor oversight

Soft Skills

relationship buildingcommunication skillsplanningorganizingschedulingmonitoringdecision makingdocumentationteam coordinationprofessional representation

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringProfessional EngineerSRO LicensePMPMBA