Mechanical Design Engineer III OR Senior Mechanical Design Engineer
Listed on 2026-10-13
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Engineering
Mechanical Engineer, Systems Engineer, Energy Engineer, Electrical Engineering
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DisclaimerDepending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.
Position SummaryDuke Energy is seeking a Mechanical Design Engineer to support engineering design, analysis, and plant modification activities at Catawba Nuclear Station. Engineers in this role support the design, analysis, modification, and maintenance of structures, systems, and components within an operating nuclear power plant. Work may include development of design change packages, structural analyses and evaluations, maintenance support, and independent review of peer-prepared engineering products.
Work may include involvement with piping systems, pumps, valves, heat exchangers, HVAC systems, fluid systems, structural supports, and mechanical equipment.
This is the advancing level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with even greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressingly complex and varied.
For The Senior Engineer LevelThis is a 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.
Responsibilities- Support mechanical technical design and project coordination.
- Specify vessels, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, rotating equipment and other process equipment.
- Learn to prepare thorough and accurate engineering change packages, specifications, calculations and drawings associated with the resolution of plant technical problems.
- Research engineering and design issues, evaluates alternatives, determines and presents recommendations to resolve issues.
- Provide ongoing support of assigned engineering design changes through work order reviews, corrective action program assignments, and field installation support activities.
- Develop or revise design specifications or technical requirements documents to support engineering design changes.
- Develop or revise complex engineering calculations impacted by engineering design changes.
- Develop safety screens and evaluations that support engineering design changes.
- Revise site design basis documents, design drawings, and regulatory documents impacted by engineering design changes.
- Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
The incumbent must meet the minimum ANSI requirements for this position identified within the scope of Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications.
Note:
This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
- A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the
B. S. engineering degree - 1 year of nuclear power plant experience
- Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience
- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer
- A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the
B. S. engineering degree - 1 year of nuclear power plant experience
- Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
- Understanding of engineering theories and principles in thermodynamics and…
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