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Duke Energy Nuclear Engineer I or II Mechanical Design - Oconee Nuclear Station in Seneca, South Carolina
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Summary:
Duke Energy is seeking a Nuclear Engineer I or II Mechanical, preferably with experience working in a utility industry, or heavy industrial manufacturing field and experience working with: pumps, valves, heat exchangers etc. This Mechanical Engineering position will be located in Seneca, SC in the Carolinas Nuclear Generation/Oconee Nuclear Station/Mech & Civil Design Engineering team organization that supports nuclear generation stations in North and South Carolina.
Responsibilities:
Support mechanical technical design and project coordination.
Specify vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, rotating equipment and other process equipment.
Learn to prepare thorough and accurate engineering change packages, specifications, calculations and drawings associated with the resolution of plant technical problems.
General understanding of Project Schedules and Budgets as well as providing weekly project status updates.
Accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Basic/Required Qualifications:
Nuclear Engineer I
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
0-2 years of engineering experience
Nuclear Engineer II
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
2-4 years of engineering experience
Desired Qualifications:
Understanding of engineering theories and principles in thermodynamics and hydraulic fundamentals.
Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
Understanding of basic principles of project management
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam
Strong communication skills required to provide effective inter-discipline coordination on projects.
Ability to independently research engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Experience with general computer skills including Windows, e-mail, and Microsoft Office products (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access) and engineering products (e.g. Mathcad, AutoCAD).
Good written and oral communication skills.
Specific Requirements:
Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
In lieu of 1 year of nuclear experience, a selected candidate is subject to the oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until the selected candidate becomes fully qualified.
Nuclear Plant unescorted access
Willingness to work extended hours with changes in work schedule whenever necessary which at times could include call outs to support stations in an emergent condition.
This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to required degree, 3-6 years related work experience within a utility company or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE)
ASME Code knowledge for pressure vessels and piping systems
Background in heat exchangers, pumps, valves and rotating equipment
Working Conditions:
Typically, an office environment with some work in the plant
On site work required during qualification process
“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.”
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No
Posting Expiration Date
Monday, July 22, 2024
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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