Über diese Nuclear Engineer I or II (Design Mechanical/Civil) - McGuire Nuclear Station Stelle bei Duke Energy
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Summary
Duke Energy is seeking a Mechanical or Civil Engineer I or II, preferably with experience working in a utility industry, or heavy industrial manufacturing field and experience working with: pumps, valves, heat exchangers, structural steel, concrete, etc. This Engineering position will be located in Huntersville, NC in the Carolinas Nuclear Generation/McGuire Nuclear Station/Mech & Civil Design Engineering team organization that supports nuclear generation stations in North and South Carolina.
Responsibilities
Support mechanical/civil technical design and project coordination
Research engineering and design issues, evaluates alternatives, determines and presents recommendations to resolve issues
Develop or revise design/procurement specifications or technical requirements documents to support engineering design changes
Develop the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, which include but are not limited to Stress Analysis, Structural Analysis, Dynamic/Seismic Analysis, Steel and Concrete Design
Provide ongoing support of assigned engineering design changes through work order reviews, corrective action program assignments, and field installation support activities
Develop or revise complex engineering calculations impacted by engineering design changes
Develop licensing screens and evaluations that support engineering design changes
Revise site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents impacted by engineering design changes
Specify vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, rotating equipment and other process equipment
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
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 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
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
Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
Additional Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Civil or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
In addition to required degree, 3-4 years related work experience within a utility company or Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) firm
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam
Passed Professional Engineer (PE) Exam
Background in heat exchangers, pumps, valves and rotating equipment
Understanding of engineering theories and principles in thermodynamics, heat transfer, and hydraulic fundamentals
Understanding of basic principles of project management
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, GT Strudl, ANSYS, AutoPipe, Caesar II, SuperPipe, Solidworks or equivalent 3D modeling software)
Working knowledge of ASME Codes (examples: B31.1, Section III, Section IX, Section XI), AISC Steel Construction Codes (ASD, LFRD, and ACI Concrete Design Code)
Proficient in engineering theories and principles. Proficient in principles of project management
Background in Mechanics of Materials/Finite Element Analysis
Experience with Dynamic/Seismic Structural Analysis
Experience with nuclear industry standard design process
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.
Able to achieve nuclear site 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
Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed
Occasional overnight travel
Working Conditions
Typically, an office environment with some work in the plant to conduct system walkdowns and field support of modification implementation
Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.
Travel Requirements
5-15%
