Nuclear Engineer or Nuclear Engineer II – Nuclear Fuels – Fuel Mechanical ; FMP

Nuclear Engineer I / II – Nuclear Fuels – Fuel Mechanical Performance (FMP)

Join Duke Energy Corporation’s Nuclear Fuels Engineering (NFE) Department. We are looking for motivated individuals for the Nuclear Engineer I or II roles in Fuel Mechanical Performance (FMP), focusing on fuel mechanical and thermal analyses, plant support, and nuclear fuel fabrication oversight.

Final date to receive applications: Submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, February 1, 2026.

Our NFE group provides in‑house analysis for the entire fuel cycle, from contract to spent fuel storage. You’ll work at our new headquarters in Charlotte, NC, with the option to work from nearby sites such as Lake Norman, NC or Lake Wylie, SC.

• Provide engineering and technical expertise in identifying, analyzing, and resolving routine fuel mechanical performance problems.
• Assist in meeting business goals via effective planning, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Prepare detailed technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to routine technical issues.
• Support company goals and represent the company professionally.
• Conduct complex fuel rod mechanical analyses (e.g., internal pressure, fuel melt, cladding corrosion) using NRC‑approved methodologies.
• Perform crud and corrosion risk analyses using industry standard tools and software.
• Plan and support new and irradiated fuel examinations and characterization.
• Review fuel design and manufacturing process changes, approving or rejecting as appropriate.
• Develop fuel and core component design specifications.
• Manage core component lifetime analyses and tracking.
• Ensure high‑quality fuel and components are delivered on time and within specifications.
• Accommodate emergent work and effectively multi‑task while keeping management informed of shifting priorities.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with NFE groups, Plant Engineering, Operations, and vendors.
• Participate in technical training activities such as seminars, code training, and industry meetings.

• Bachelor of Science in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• A Master’s degree in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• 0–2 years of engineering experience.

• Bachelor of Science in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program.
• A Master’s degree in Nuclear or Mechanical Engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor’s degree.
• 2–4 years of engineering experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.

5–15% travel.

Provided as applicable.

Not represented / not sponsored.

Note:

Applicants must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

We welcome referrals – they increase the chance of an interview by 2x.