Project Engineer III – Nuclear

Location: Charlotte, North Carolina

Country: United States

Category: Engineering

Workplace Location: Onsite

Employment Type: Contract

Posted Date: June 1, 2026

Job ID: 648015

Job Description

Job Title: Project Engineer III - Nuclear
Location: Charlotte, NC 28202
Contract length: 18-month Contract 
Pay: $65/hr - $70.44/hr

Project Engineer III Qualifications
Required 

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (or equivalent degree)
  • Minimum of 8 years of relevant engineering experience (Client nuclear experience strongly preferred)
  • Demonstrated ability to develop and adhere to schedules, meet deliverables/commitments, and provide status updates
  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Demonstrated proactive problem identification and solution development
  • Experience with Boolean logic development and/or analysis with large fault trees
  • Experience in the utility industry, at a site/station, preferably in Engineering or Operations
  • Familiarity with fundamental BWR or PWR plant systems
  • Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
  • Demonstrated effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
  • Ability to deliver superior results within allocated time through effective prioritization, scheduling, planning, and execution of assigned work
  • Demonstrated ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned deliverables
  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments
Desired 
  • SRO certification, RO or SRO license, or Technical Nuclear certification
  • Advanced knowledge of probabilistic risk assessment methodologies and risk-informed applications (e.g., RI-ISI, 10 CFR 50.69, risk-informed technical specifications) and related regulatory requirements
  • Experience using Probabilistic Risk Assessment software, especially CAFTA and/or PHOENIX Risk Monitor (or comparable tools)
  • RO or SRO license, or SRO certification
  • Proficient in principles of project management; MBA and/or PMP designation viewed favorably
  • Demonstrate broad knowledge of PRA principles, practices, and procedures; analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and support development of standards relevant to the assigned scope
Project Engineer III Description
  • Support development and implementation support for strategic risk-informed applications and initiatives across the nuclear fleet (e.g., Risk-Informed Completion Times, Surveillance Frequency Control Program, and 10 CFR 50.69 categorizations including development of Alternative Treatments), including development of technical bases and supporting documentation
  • Specifically this will entail the following tasks, at a minimum:
    • Research and provide reference documentation to third parties
    • Coordinate reviews with site resources
    • Research and resolve system design and operations questions that arise from 50.69 categorization and/or alternative treatment activities.
  • Provide engineering/technical expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve complex issues; assess impacts on a system and fleet-wide basis; and communicate options and recommendations to stakeholders
  • Apply technical rigor and operating experience to produce risk-informed solutions that optimize safety, support regulatory compliance, and enhance operational decision-making
  • Plan and execute assigned work with appropriate estimating, scheduling, and status reporting; manage multiple workstreams where limited standardization exists and solutions require independent problem solving within area of expertise
  • Prepare and maintain thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, calculations/analyses, and supporting documentation; recommend process and standards enhancements as appropriate
  • Perform engineering studies and analyses with technical responsibility for coordinating inputs across stakeholders; support project execution by providing technical products, facilitating reviews, and documenting decisions
  • Ideally the contractor would already have effective working relationships to coordinate activities with engineering, operations, licensing, and other stakeholders
  • Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills suitable for technical and leadership audiences
  • Maintain accurate and detailed project records and files in accordance with Client requirements
  • Perform work in a professional manner consistent with Client expectations for contractor conduct, safety, and quality
Project Engineer III Working Conditions
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  • Hybrid and remote work arrangement may be available; on-site presence will be required for specific meetings, plant support activities, badging, and site access needs as directed by Client

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