Nuclear Engineer III or Senior (Mechanical)-Catawba Nuclear Station at Duke Energy Corporation

York, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

16 Mar, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Mechanical Engineering, Preventive Maintenance, Equipment Health Analysis, Technical Leadership, Long-range Equipment Strategies, Reliability, Field Inspections, Plant Walkdowns, Engineering Work, System Performance Monitoring, Work Prioritization, Emergent Issue Resolution, Self-Assessments, Benchmarking, Audit Support, Outage Support

Industry

Utilities

Description

Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Saturday, March 28, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Mechanical Engineer at a nuclear power plant (Nuclear Engineer III or Senior Nuclear Engineer) – Operation Support Engineering – Catawba Nuclear Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position as Sr. Engineer, Engineer III, or lower. Summary Catawba Nuclear Plant is seeking a Mechanical Systems Engineer to join the Plant Engineering-Operations Support Engineering team. Join the engineering team and make a measurable impact on plant performance. In this role, candidates will support preventive maintenance initiatives, analyze and trend equipment health, provide technical leadership to Operations and Maintenance, and influence long‑range equipment strategies that ensure optimal reliability of critical power plant assets. Step into a role that combines variety, purpose, and real‑world impact. With infrequent overtime and a wide range of responsibilities, you’ll work inside an operating nuclear power plant—conducting field inspections, walkdowns, and engineering work that directly supports the delivery of safe, reliable electricity to the community and power grid. This position offers a 4-day 10h workweek (Mon-Thurs) with a hybrid work schedule (at least 2 of 4 days are in the office, the others may be taken at home). As a Duke Energy employee, you are offered a package of Paid Time Off / Vacation in addition to Holidays, Sick Time, and Dependent Care. Applicants are also eligible for Duke Energy’s 401K program, including matching contributions. This is an Engineer III/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. Senior Engineer represents a level at which career may stabilize for many years. Responsibilities Demonstrates high conduct of safety culture (personal, nuclear and environmental). Monitor and trend system performance with the intent to identify issues in a preventative space versus a reactive one. Provide input to station management regarding priority of work to be performed on systems to ensure long term reliability. Review system maintenance window scope, including corrective and preventative maintenance, and provide input to work management to prioritize work while minimizing system unavailability. Work with Operations and Maintenance personnel to solve emergent plant issues. Conduct formal self-assessments and benchmarking to ensure Catawba engineering performance remains the industry best. Lead, or support, Catawba Engineering during internal and external audits and inspections. Conduct plant walkdowns and inspections as required for license renewal and other program support activities. Provide general Mechanical Engineering and emergent issue support during plant outages. Develop collaborative relationships with Maintenance and Operations personnel to solve complex and challenging plant issues. Participation in industry groups to share operating experiences and lessons learned. Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally. Basic / Required Qualifications – Nuclear Engineer III Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below. Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree. Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience. Basic / Required Qualifications – Senior Nuclear Engineer Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below. Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree. Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer. Preferred Qualifications Registered Professional Engineer. Direct experience at Catawba or McGuire. Proficient in practices of researching 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. Good written and oral communication skills. Specific Requirements Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access. 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. Working Conditions An office environment with some routine work in the plant to conduct inspections and/or walkdowns. Hybrid work posture: At least 2 days per week are supported on-site at the Catawba Nuclear Station after onboarding period. Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility Current Duke Energy Employees Current employees should utilize the internal career page to apply for available job postings Job Alerts Learn how to set up job alerts here. 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Responsibilities

Responsibilities include monitoring and trending system performance to proactively identify issues, providing input on work priorities to ensure long-term reliability, and solving emergent plant issues in collaboration with Operations and Maintenance personnel. The role also requires conducting plant walkdowns, supporting engineering during outages, and leading or supporting internal and external audits.