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Nuclear Mechanical Engineer I / Nuclear Mechanical Engineer II - McGuire Nuclear Station

Duke Energy Corporation
Huntersville, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 3 Jul 2025

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Nuclear Mechanical Engineer I / Nuclear Mechanical Engineer II - McGuire Nuclear Station

"Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position as an Engineer I or Engineer II"

  

Job Summary

This position is within the McGuire Maintenance Support Engineering team as a Mechanical Engineer. The candidate will join a diverse peer team to support equipment preventive maintenance, monitoring and trending of equipment performance, provide technical oversight and engineering support to operations and maintenance organizations, and setting direction for the strategic long-range planning for power plant equipment to ensure optimum equipment reliability.

 

Nuclear Engineer I

This is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this entry level solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. They have knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures.

 

Nuclear Engineer II

 

This is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.

 

Job Responsibilities

  •  Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of routine problems in area of expertise.
  • Assists in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities under the guidance of higher-level employees.
  • Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.
  • Conducts basic engineering studies requiring little evaluation or ingenuity.
  • Possesses knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures.
  • Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
  • Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and

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