<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.Summary The Fire Protection Engineer will support the fleet Fire Protection team at Brunswick Nuclear Plant Southport NC, as either an Engineer III or Senior Engineer depending on experience.  In addition, this position supports the other Nuclear Plants within the Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet from time to time as needed. Responsibilities <ul><li>Provide NFPA code and program expertise. Ensure site meets program compliance with codes, standards, fleet/site procedures and regulations. </li><li>Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems within the program. </li><li>Provides technical and plant support to Fire Protection team members that develop and revise Fire PRAs and NSCA.</li><li>Prepare and support NRC/INPO/NEIL inspections and NOS Audits. </li><li>Monitor the testing and performance of the fire protection plant features (e.g. Penetration Seals and Fire Doors). </li><li>Review engineering changes for accuracy, program impact, and functional testing. </li><li>Develop and/or provide technical support in the development of surveillance testing, fire protection pre-plans, and impairment monitoring and reporting processes. </li><li>Prepare and/or review Fire Protection Engineering calculations</li><li>Prepare or Review a Fire Protection Plant Changes relative to the plant license requirements.  </li><li>Accurately communicate technical issues concisely in oral and written communication. </li><li>Provide field support to maintenance, operations and site services for Fire Protection related issues that cannot be resolved by the site Fire Marshall. </li><li>Review and respond to fleet/industry OE </li><li>Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally. </li></ul>Working Conditions <ul><li>Office and plant environment requires walking, light lifting, infrequent climbing and occasional exposure to temperature, noise and radiation </li><li>Highly procedural and process-oriented structure, due to strict regulatory requirements </li><li>Must be able to work some weekends, holidays and overtime as needed </li><li>On-call duty responsibilities will apply </li><li>Ability to perform field walk-downs in an operating plant </li><li>Some travel off the Duke Energy system may be involved </li></ul>Depending 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.Nuclear Engineer III<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.</li><li>A Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering</li><li>4-6 years of engineering experience</li><li>Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience</li></ul>Sr Nuclear Engineer<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.</li><li>A Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.</li><li>Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer</li><li>Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience</li></ul>Specific Requirements <ul><li>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.   </li><li>Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.</li><li>Occasional overnight travel.</li></ul>Travel Requirements5-15%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>Yes<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>NoPosting Expiration DateThursday, September 18, 2025All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

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<div id="ember59" class="ember-view organization-about-module__content-consistant-cards-description">Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America&rsquo;s largest energy holding companies. The company&rsquo;s electric utilities serve 8.4 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and collectively own 54,800 megawatts of energy capacity. Its natural gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers in North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Ohio and Kentucky. Duke Energy is executing an ambitious clean energy transition, keeping reliability, affordability and accessibility at the forefront as the company works toward net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050. The company is investing in major electric grid upgrades and cleaner generation, including expanded energy storage, renewables, natural gas and nuclear. Our team is available Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST. If you suspect an emergency, please call 911.</div>
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Fire Protection Engineer

<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.Summary&nbsp;The Fire Protection Engineer will support the fleet Fire Protection team at Brunswick Nuclear Plant Southport NC, as either an Engineer III or Senior Engineer depending on experience.  In addition, this position supports the other Nuclear Plants within the Duke Energy Nuclear Fleet from time to time as needed. Responsibilities&nbsp;<ul><li>Provide NFPA code and program expertise. Ensure site meets program compliance with codes, standards, fleet/site procedures and regulations.&nbsp;</li><li>Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems within the program.&nbsp;</li><li>Provides technical and plant support to Fire Protection team members that develop and revise Fire PRAs and NSCA.</li><li>Prepare and support NRC/INPO/NEIL inspections and NOS Audits.&nbsp;</li><li>Monitor the testing and performance of the fire protection plant features (e.g. Penetration Seals and Fire Doors).&nbsp;</li><li>Review engineering changes for accuracy, program impact, and functional testing.&nbsp;</li><li>Develop and/or provide technical support in the development of surveillance testing, fire protection pre-plans, and impairment monitoring and reporting processes.&nbsp;</li><li>Prepare and/or review Fire Protection Engineering calculations</li><li>Prepare or Review a Fire Protection Plant Changes relative to the plant license requirements.&nbsp; </li><li>Accurately communicate technical issues concisely in oral and written communication.&nbsp;</li><li>Provide field support to maintenance, operations and site services for Fire Protection related issues that cannot be resolved by the site Fire Marshall.&nbsp;</li><li>Review and respond to fleet/industry OE&nbsp;</li><li>Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.&nbsp;</li></ul>Working Conditions&nbsp;<ul><li>Office and plant environment requires walking, light lifting, infrequent climbing and occasional exposure to temperature, noise and radiation&nbsp;</li><li>Highly procedural and process-oriented structure, due to strict regulatory requirements&nbsp;</li><li>Must be able to work some weekends, holidays and overtime as needed&nbsp;</li><li>On-call duty responsibilities will apply&nbsp;</li><li>Ability to perform field walk-downs in an operating plant&nbsp;</li><li>Some travel off the Duke Energy system may be involved&nbsp;</li></ul>Depending 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.Nuclear Engineer III<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.</li><li>A Master 's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering</li><li>4-6 years of engineering experience</li><li>Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience</li></ul>Sr Nuclear Engineer<ul><li>Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.</li><li>A Master's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited school will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.</li><li>Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer</li><li>Minimum of 1 year of nuclear experience</li></ul>Specific Requirements&nbsp;<ul><li>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.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li><li>Able to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access.</li><li>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.</li><li>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.</li><li>Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, fall protection, etc.) as needed.</li><li>Occasional overnight travel.</li></ul>Travel Requirements5-15%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>Yes<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>NoPosting Expiration DateThursday, September 18, 2025All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

Fire Protection Engineer

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