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Duke Energy Corporation · 19 hours ago

Nuclear Engineer I or Nuclear Engineer II – Nuclear Fuels – Fuel Mechanical Performance (FMP)

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry, Mid Level

0+ years exp

Duke Energy Corporation is a leader in clean energy and is seeking nuclear professionals to join their Nuclear Fuels Engineering department. The role involves providing engineering expertise in fuel mechanical performance, performing complex analyses, and supporting plant operations.

Clean EnergyEnergyHardwareHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of routine problems in area of fuel mechanical performance

Assist in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities with the collaboration of higher-level employees or management

Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches associated with the resolution of routine technical problems

Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally

Perform a variety of complex fuel rod mechanical analyses (rod internal pressure, fuel melt, cladding corrosion, etc.) using NRC approved methodologies

Perform crud and corrosion risk analyses using industry standard methods, tools, and software

Plan and support new and irradiated fuel examinations and characterization

Review fuel design and manufacturing process changes and approve/reject

Develop fuel and core component design specifications

Perform core component management and lifetime analyses and tracking

Ensure high quality, conforming, fuel and components are delivered to the plants on time, within specifications, while holding the manufacturers to the requisite rigor in processes and procedures

Accommodate emergent work and effectively multi-task while keeping management informed and in agreement with shifting priorities

Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other groups within NFE, Plant Engineering, Operations, and vendors and sub-suppliers

Participate in technical training activities such as attending technical seminars, computer code training, group specific training classes, and industry technical/strategic meetings

Qualification

Nuclear EngineeringMechanical EngineeringFuel Mechanical PerformanceAnalytical Problem SolvingTechnical ReportingCollaboration SkillsCommunication SkillsContinuous Learning