Lead Design Engineer (Open to Current CNS Employees Only)

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Summary

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 Catawba (CNS) Nuclear Station Corporate Design Electrical Engineering team is responsible for the development, design, and implementation of engineering changes (ECs) at the CNS site. The individual in this role develops the scope, technical basis, installation, and testing requirements for site installed engineering changes and collaborates with other Corporate Design Engineering (CDE) staff to deliver high‑quality design solutions that meet site needs and milestone commitments.

 

 

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to manage assignments of increasing complexity.
• 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 professionally.
• Engineering Changes (EC) would include AC power systems, DC power systems, Large AC motors, Transformers, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Voltage Regulators, Breakers, etc.

 

Basic / Required Qualifications

 

Nuc Engineer III

• 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.

 

Sr Nuc Engineer

• 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 6 years of engineering experience, OR 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer. Proficient in engineering theories and principles.
• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations based on solid engineering judgement.
• Experience in the following electrical power areas: Low, Medium, and/or Hig