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Summary
Oconee Nuclear Station is seeking an entry-level Electrical I&C Engineer I or Engineer II. The selected candidate will support Duke Energy's Oconee Nuclear Station located in Seneca, South Carolina. An individual with coursework and interest in Instrumentation & Controls Engineering is a plus.
Responsibilities
Serving as the site Subject Matter Expert for assigned systems/components
Providing direct support to plant operations primarily focused on technical recommendations for improvement/support of the plant electrical and I&C systems.
Monitoring and trending system & component performance
Directing troubleshooting activities for emergent plant electrical and I&C issues
Coordinating cross-functionally with other departments (such as Design, Maintenance & Operations) to ensure concerns, schedules, budgeting, and related issues are properly addressed.
Ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained per NRC & industry standards.
Ensuring Fleet Operating Experience and industry learnings are leveraged to improve system performance.
Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
Analyzing system signatures to assess system health
Additional engineering responsibilities may be assigned based on team needs and individual experience.
Basic/Required Qualifications
Nuclear Engineer I
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
0-2 years of engineering experience
Nuclear Engineer II
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.
2-4 years of engineering experience.
Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience.
Preferred Qualifications
(2) years of utility or nuclear engineering experience
Experience with analog/digital control systems
Experience with Programming and Programming Languages
Experience with Cause Analysis and Component Failure Investigations
Registration as an Engineer-In-Training
Proficient in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Specific Requirements
Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience
In lieu of 1 year of nuclear experience, a selected candidate is subject to the oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until the selected candidate becomes fully qualified.
Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access.
Willingness to work extended hours with changes in work schedule whenever necessary which at times could include call outs to support stations in an emergent condition.
This position may be required to have Emergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to the site and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for Duty.
Required to wear personal protective equipment (hard hat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.
Occasional work during nights and weekends or extended workdays may be necessary to support nuclear regulatory compliance, unit outages, or emergent equipment issues.
Working Conditions
Typical office environment
Some plant observation work and occasional (
Occasional weekend/overtime support
Hybrid Mobility Classification
Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to Oconee Nuclear Station
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No
Posting Expiration Date
Monday, August 11, 2025
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.
Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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