Nuclear Engineer III/Senior Nuclear Engineer – Safety Analysis Applications

Responsibilities

The Safety Analysis Applications (SAA) group is responsible for developing, maintaining and executing the in-house methodologies for Duke Energy’s PWR fleet related to the computer simulations of the containment response during transient and accidents described in UFSAR Chapter 6. These methodologies support various analyses for proposed power uprates and 24-month fuel cycle transitions at applicable sites. Some of the other SAA responsibilities include: ECCS hydraulic simulations, Emergency Procedure Setpoints, Emergency Operating Facility (EOF) technical support, LOCA analysis vendor interface, and transient validations of the training simulators. 

This position requires strong analytical skills and attention to detail to solve complex/first-of-a-kind problems by researching issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and defending the chosen design approach. Due to the diversity of assignments within the SAA group, a continuous lea...