developing and updating in-house transient analysis methodologies for the proposed power uprates and 24 month fuel cycle transitions at McGuire, Catawba and Harris Nuclear plants
performing the UFSAR Chapter 15 accident analyses at the uprated power conditions
ensuring each reload core design, uprated or non-uprated, is performed in accordance with NRC approved methods and meet all limits
Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, and documentation
Qualify and maintain computer codes used in calculating DNB limits or verifying other limits are met
Participate in reload core design teams to ensure each reload is designed to meet all applicable safety limits and are performed in accordance with NRC approved in-house methodologies
Collaborate/interface with Duke, industry, vendor, and regulatory personnel
Participate in technical training activities

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
4-6 years of engineering experience
Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
Experience with core and thermal hydraulic codes such as RETRAN and VIPRE or their equivalents
Experience with PWR transient analysis
Experience with development and support of License Amendment Requests and 50.59 Evaluations
Familiarity with the basic systems of a Westinghouse or B&W NSSS reactor
Unix and/or Linux workstation experience
Computer programming experience (FORTRAN/Python/VBA/etc.)

Nuclear Engineer III/Senior Nuclear Engineer

Key skills