Responsibilities
The Safety Analysis Models group is responsible for; developing and updating in-house transient analysis methodologies for the proposed power uprates and 24 month fuel cycle transitions at McGuire, Catawba and Harris Nuclear plants; for performing the UFSAR Chapter 15 accident analyses at the uprated power conditions; and for ensuring each reload core design, uprated or non-uprated, is performed in accordance with NRC approved methods and meet all limits.
- Perform and review UFSAR Chapter 15 non-LOCA transient analyses
- Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, and documentation
- Qualify and maintain computer codes used in calculating DNB limits or verifying other limits are met
- Participate in reload core design teams to ensure each reload is designed to meet all applicable safety limits and are performed in accordance with NRC approved in-house methodologies
- Collaborate / interface with Duke, industry, vendor, and regulatory personnel
- Participate in technical training activities
Basic / Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited programA Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering4-6 years of engineering experienceMinimum of 1 year of nuclear experienceBachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited programA Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degreeMinimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional EngineerMinimum of 1 year of nuclear experiencePreferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Science degree in Nuclear Engineering from an ABET accredited programFundamentals of Engineering Certificate and / or Professional Engineer (PE) licenseExperience with core and thermal hydraulic codes such as RETRAN and VIPRE or their equivalentsExperience with PWR transient analysisExperience with development and support of License Amendment Requests and 50.59 EvaluationsFamiliarity with the basic systems of a Westinghouse or B&W NSSS reactorUnix and / or Linux workstation experienceComputer programming experience (FORTRAN / Python / VBA / etc.)Working Conditions
Hybrid office / remote work environment.Flexible work schedule - typically four 10-hour days, 2 in office and 2 remoteInfrequent travel to other Duke sites, industry sites, and industry conferences / meetingsOccasional off-hour emergent work may be requiredSpecific Requirements
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 qualifiedAbility to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access / Security clearanceEmergency Response Organization (ERO) responsibilities which could include callouts with a defined response time to ERO facilities and an on-call duty rotation requiring the employee to be Fit for DutyTravel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes
Represented / Union Position
No
Visa Sponsored Position
No