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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 Tuesday, May 19, 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. The Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet Corporate Design Engineering (CDE) department is the Design Authority for each of Duke Energy's six nuclear sites. CDE is responsible for the execution of a fleet portfolio that includes design solutions supporting risk reduction, equipment obsolescence, and plant modernization. The Robinson Nuclear Plant Corporate Design Electrical Engineering team manages the capital engineering change (EC) portfolio at the Harris/Robinson nuclear sites. The team collaborates with other CDE staff to ensure that high quality design solutions are delivered to meet site needs and milestone requirements. Responsibilities Develop the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, which include but are not limited to, AC power systems, DC power systems, Large AC motors, Transformers, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Voltage Regulators, Breakers, etc. Research engineering and design issues, evaluates alternatives, determines and presents recommendations to resolve issues. Provide ongoing support of assigned engineering design changes through work order reviews, corrective action program assignments, and field installation support activities. Develop or revise design specifications or technical requirements documents to support engineering design changes. Develop or revise complex engineering calculations impacted by engineering design changes. Develop safety screens and evaluations that support engineering design changes Revise site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents impacted by engineering design changes. Basic/Required Qualifications Sr Nuclear Engineer Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A Master's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited school 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 Proficient in engineering theories and principles. Proficient in principles of project management. Experience in the utility industry. State registration as a Professional Engineer. Working level knowledge of ETAP software program. Working level knowledge of nuclear industry cyber security control practices Experience with nuclear industry standard design process. Special Requirements 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/Security clearance. 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 (hard hat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed. Additional hours expected as workload/business need requires. 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. Travel Requirements 5-15% #LI-LD1 Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes 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. Future Interest Stay connected with Duke Energy by joining our Talent Community. Share your information and take the first step towards a brighter future with us! My Applications Check on the status of your application on your Candidate Home page. Need Assistance? 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