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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.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity.

• Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team.

• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.

• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; increasingly 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.

• 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.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering

• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering

• In addition to desired degree, 6 years related work experience

• Professional Engineer Certification

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Air Operated Valve experience (AOV)

• Heat Exchanger experience

• Demonstrated application of engineering theories and principles.

• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.

• Good written and oral communication skills

• Experience in the utility industry, or similar

Working Conditions

• Desk work and field work.

• Will be asked at times to support work in industrial environmental conditions

• Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.

Specific Requirements

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

• 1 year of nuclear power plant 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.

• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.

• Note: In the enterprise (non-nuclear) engineering hierarchy, registration as a Professional Engineer may be required at the Senior level by some departments. (e.g. Transmission, Distribution, Gas Engineering)

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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