Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer

## Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer Apply:
Hybrid:
Charlotte, NC:
Full time:
Posted Today:
End Date:
October 24, 2026 (14 days left to apply):
R41960
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** Position Summary
** This is the career/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy.  Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision.  Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve.

Senior Engineer represents a level at which career may stabilize for many years.  The Senior Nuclear Licensing Engineer in the New Nuclear Generation group is responsible for developing regulatory documents, being a subject matter expert on licensing issues, overseeing and reviewing vendor documents, and engaging with the NRC (i.e., verbally and in written correspondence) as part of the licensing team within the New Nuclear Generation organization.

** Responsibilities
* ** Prepares high quality documents in a timely manner, including correspondence that will be submitted to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), Department of Energy (DOE), and State environmental and health organizations.
* Interfaces with the NRC, DOE, and other State or local agencies representing the New Nuclear Generation group’s interests in regulatory engagement meetings, including audits, public meetings, and NRC Project Manager and Branch Chief interactions.
* Provides thorough and accurate reviews of vendor documents and ensures satisfactory resolution of regulatory issues that arise from those reviews.
* Develops new procedures or generates revisions to existing procedures and processes in accordance with company policies.
* Serves as a member of the Emergency Response Organization (ERO).
* Represents Duke Energy on various working groups, task forces and other industry organizations.
* Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handles differing situations which require searching for solutions within area of expertise.
* Prepares thorough and accurate correspondence and documentation with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards relative to area of assignment.
* Develops positive internal and external working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities and regulatory engagement. Maintains accurate records and files.
* Provides engineering/regulatory expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex problems in area of expertise with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on an integrated basis.
* Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and develops standards relevant to area of assignment. Keeps abreast of new requirements, technologies and…