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Nuclear Operations Direct License Candidate - Brunswick Nuclear Plant

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Location
Southport, NC
Schedule
Full-time
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Professional Engineer (PE)Current Or Previous RO/SRO LicenseNuclear Operations Instructor – SRO Certification

Job overview

This position is for individuals entering a direct license program to gain an NRC license as a Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator at Duke Energy’s Brunswick Nuclear Plant, requiring successful completion of training and meeting strict safety and licensing requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Lift 50 PoundsRespirator ClearanceFire BrigadeHearing ProtectionNuclear Pre-Access Drug ScreenManual DexterityMechanical AptitudeWritten and Verbal CommunicationAnalytical Problem Solving Decision-MakingPrioritization Scheduling Planning ExecutionTeamworkSelf-StarterFlexibilityResponsibilityAdaptability

Qualifications

High School Diploma or Equivalent4 Year Engineering Degree in Technology Physical SciencesProfessional Engineer (PE)Current or Previous RO/SRO LicenseNuclear Operations Instructor – SRO CertificationNuclear Navy Experience12+ Months Experience at Comparable Nuclear Facility21+ Months Experience at Noncomparable Nuclear Facility4 Years SRO-Certified Instructor ExperienceMust Be Able to Obtain Nuclear Access

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Nuclear Operations Direct License Candidate - Brunswick Nuclear Plant

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remote type

Onsite

locations

Southport, NC

time type

Full time

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time left to apply

End Date: October 15, 2026

job requisition id

R41812

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, October 14, 2026

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Nuclear Operations Direct License Candidate

Job Summary

This position is for individuals entering a direct license program to gain an NRC license at a Duke Energy facility. Individuals will be expected to successfully pass all license training program requirements to obtain an NRC license as a Reactor Operator or Senior Reactor Operator.

Working Conditions

  • Shift Work

  • Frequent Overtime

  • Weekend / Holiday Work

  • Testing Required

  • Plant environment w/extreme temperature ranges and high humidity

  • Exposure to dust, fumes, and high noise levels

  • Ability to wear protective clothing including hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection and gloves due to heavy industrial environment (rotating equipment with high temperature and high-pressure fluids up to 650f and 2235 psig)

  • Includes climbing, stooping, pulling and pushing

Basic / Required Qualifications

  • High school diploma or the equivalent

  • Shall have one or more of the following:

  • 4 year Engineering degree in technology, physical sciences AND greater than 12 months experience at a comparable design commercial nuclear facility or greater than 21 months at a noncomparable design commercial nuclear facility

  • Professional Engineer (PE) AND greater than 12 months experience at a comparable design commercial nuclear facility or greater than 21 months at a noncomparable design commercial nuclear facility

  • Nuclear Navy Experience – Reactor operator, Propulsion Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor or Engineering officer of the Watch

  • Current or Previous RO/SRO license with greater than 1 year experience at a comparable (BWR/PWR) facility similar design or Greater than 18 months non-similar design at a commercial nuclear facility

  • Nuclear Operations Instructor – SRO Certification AND greater than 4 years of SRO-certified instructor experience

Desired Qualifications

  • Naval Experience (Reactor Operator, Engineering Officer of the Watch, Propulsion Plant Watch Officer, Engineering Watch Supervisor, or Propulsion Plant Watch Supervisor)

  • A high degree of manual dexterity and mature judgment

  • Strong mechanical aptitude

  • Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively with a wide range of customers in all levels of an organization

  • 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 the ability to work as part of a team, be a self-starter, exercise flexibility, and take personal responsibility for assigned accountabilities

  • Demonstrated ability to adapt to changing processes, regulations, responsibilities, and work environments

Specific Requirements

  • This role requires the use of weight rated equipment, with max ratings ranging from 275lbs to 325lbs, in order to meet the essential functions of the job.

  • Respirator Clearance/SCBA

  • Fire Brigade

  • Mandatory hearing protection program

  • Nuclear Pre-Access Drug Screen

  • Ability to lift 50 pounds

  • Successful completion of pre-employment aptitude testing is required

  • Must be able to obtain nuclear access

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes

Represented/Union Position No

Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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