Top 14 Nuclear engineer Jobs in Raleigh, Nc

Research Engineer
North Carolina State University —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- University
- Doctor of Philosophy
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance
Nuclear Weapons Effects Modeling & Simulation Engineer/Scientist
Raleigh, NC
- Bachelor of Science
- Writing skills
- Mid-level
- Employee stock ownership plan
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Supervisor Nuclear Radiation Protection - Harris Nuclear Plant
Duke Energy —New Hill, NC
- Full-time
- 5 years
- Engineering
- High school diploma or GED
- On-the-job training
5d
Authorized Nuclear Inservice Inspector - Raleigh, North Carolina
HSB —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Remote
- Background check
- Customer service
- Bachelor of Science
Project Engineer or Geologist - Nuclear
S&ME, Inc. —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Construction site
- 5 years
- Engineering
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Field Geotechnical Engineer / Geologist (Nuclear)
S&ME, Inc. —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- Construction site
- Engineering
- Laboratory experience
- Wellness program
- Paid parental leave
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Senior Nuclear Fire Protection Engineers
Engineering Planning and Management, Inc. (EPM) —Raleigh, NC
- 5 years
- Bachelor of Science
- Engineering
Senior Manager PRA
Engineering Planning and Management, Inc. (EPM) —Raleigh, NC
- Engineering
- 11+ years
- Office
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
Mechanical Engineer Structural Analysis (Nuclear)
Flowserve —Raleigh, NC
- Full-time
- English
- Mid-level
- Master's degree
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Cary, NC
- $118,023 - $180,313 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Bachelor of Science
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear
Sargent & Lundy —Cary, NC
- $84,762 - $129,498 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- 5 years
- Office
- Analysis skills
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account

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Research Engineer

North Carolina State University -
Raleigh, NC

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Job Details

Full-time

Benefits

Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Life insurance
Retirement plan

Qualifications

Training program design for professional development
Laboratory experiment design
MATLAB
Computational research
Data analysis reporting
Engineering development testing
High-performance computing clusters
Data reporting
Computational modeling
Fortran
System design for system development
Doctor of Philosophy
System testing
Design engineering
Experimental design
Developing new training programs
Conducting training sessions
Systems analysis
Nuclear reactor operations
Benchmarking
Simulation analysis
Teaching engineering
Spectroscopic techniques

Full Job Description

Posting Information

Posting Number

PG194222EP

Internal Recruitment

Working Title

Research Engineer

Anticipated Hiring Range

Commensurate with Education and Experience

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8 am - 5 pm

Job Location

Raleigh, NC

Department

Nuclear Engineering

About the Department

The Department of Nuclear Engineering offers undergraduate and graduate degrees in Nuclear Engineering. We are the only nuclear engineering program in the state of North Carolina and one of the premier departments in the southeast United States. Our purpose is to enhance, promote, and utilize the PULSTAR research reactor and associated facilities in an exemplary manner, leading to national recognition as a premier 1-MW Nuclear Reactor Program dedicated to research, teaching, and extension. The PULSTAR reactor facility is available for use by research faculty and staff within the UNC system or at other academic institutions, and by governmental agencies and industries in the State of North Carolina and the Nation.

Wolfpack Perks and Benefits

As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perks designed to enhance your personal and professional well-being.

What we offer:

Medical, Dental, and Vision
Flexible Spending Account
Retirement Programs
Disability Plans
Life Insurance
Accident Plan
Paid Time Off and Other Leave Programs
12 Holidays Each Year
Tuition and Academic Assistance
And so much more!

Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare benefits, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community.

Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Essential Job Duties

Reactor Operations and Training: Receive comprehensive training to obtain licensure as a Senior Reactor Operator from the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC).
System Design and Maintenance: Participate in the design, installation, testing, operation, and maintenance of reactor plant and experimental facility systems.
Procedure and Protocol Development: Develop detailed specifications for reactor and experiment system components, including design requirements and operational and maintenance procedures. Create and implement laboratory safety and radiation protection procedures and protocols to support reactor research.
Computational Modeling and Simulation: Formulate and execute reactor core and system simulations using high-performance computing (HPC) resources to ensure safe reactor operation.
Research and Development: Design experimental facilities and conduct complex research utilizing computational resources. Formulate research methodologies and propose enhancements to improve research quality.
Documentation and Publication: Contribute to project documentation and reporting, author scholarly papers, and support the development of proposals for new projects.
Nuclear System Analysis: Perform nuclear system simulations, experimental facility design, and nuclear data generation to support the safe operation of the PULSTAR nuclear research reactor. Utilize HPC resources to run atomistic simulation, nuclear data generation, and radiation transport codes.

Other Responsibilities

Other tasks and responsibilities may be assigned based on the needs of the organization and evolving priorities.

Qualifications

Minimum Education and Experience

For the Research Engineer position relevant Ph.D degree in Nuclear Engineering. Greater than or equal to 10 years of experience with each of the following activities:
- Utilization of reactor facility including administration of a service center.
- Providing technical input for generating proposals for academic and corporate users.
- Design and installation of experimental apparatus, and performing testing and generating reports.

Other Required Qualifications

Understand technical operating, service or repair manuals.
Identifying the educational needs of others, developing formal educational or training programs or classes, and teaching or instructing others.
Experience in the following areas: Nuclear reactor analyses, nuclear reactor benchmarks; Experimental nuclear facility design, nuclear data evaluation and validation, and modeling using molecular methods. Strong capabilities in using MCNP, Serpent, NJOY, OpenFoam, VASP, and PHONON codes. Strong programming skills using languages such as Fortran and Python, and utilities such as MATLAB.
Strong capabilities in using Multiphysics simulation codes.

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with tenets and implementation of safety and security culture and cyber-security mitigations at a research reactor facility desirable. Experience with electronic systems including analog instrumentation, industrial I&C, LV power, automation, and/or radiation detection is desirable. Knowledge of analytical chemistry, chemical safety and hygiene, and/or radiochemistry are encouraged.

Analog electrical instruments
Industrial I&C and automation
LV power
Radiation detection
Radiation protection and shielding
Analytical chemistry
Radiochemistry
Chemical safety and hygiene
Familiarity with design and operation of high and very-high vacuum systems

Required License(s) or Certification(s)

Valid NC Driver's License required

Commercial Driver's License required

Recruitment Dates and Special Instructions

Job Open Date

09/11/2025

Anticipated Close Date

Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please include as attachments a resume/CV, cover letter, and contact information for at least 3 professional references.

Position Details

Position Number

00108861

Position Type

EPS/SAAO

Full Time Equivalent (FTE) (1.0 = 40 hours/week)

1.0

Appointment

12 Month Recurring

Mandatory Designation - Adverse Weather

Non Mandatory - Adverse Weather

Mandatory Designation - Emergency Events

Mandatory - Fire/Explosions, Mandatory - Medical Emergencies, Mandatory - Hazardous Material Incidents, Mandatory - Transportation Accidents, Mandatory - Evacuations/Natural Hazards, Mandatory - Utilities/Infrastructure Failure, Mandatory - Threats of Violence/Terrorism/Interpersonal Emergencies

Department ID

141201 - Nuclear Reactor Program

EEO

NC State University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal opportunities for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, and veteran status. The University encourages all qualified applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities, to apply. Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process are welcome to contact 919-513-0574 to speak with a representative of the Office of Equal Opportunity.

If you have general questions about the application process, you may contact Human Resources at (919) 515-2135 or [email protected].

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Degree(s) must be obtained prior to start date in order to meet qualifications and receive credit.

NC State University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.

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nuclear engineer jobs in raleigh, nc

Research Engineer

Nuclear Weapons Effects Modeling & Simulation Engineer/Scientist

Supervisor Nuclear Radiation Protection - Harris Nuclear Plant

Authorized Nuclear Inservice Inspector - Raleigh, North Carolina

Project Engineer or Geologist - Nuclear

Field Geotechnical Engineer / Geologist (Nuclear)

Senior Nuclear Fire Protection Engineers

Senior Manager PRA

Mechanical Engineer Structural Analysis (Nuclear)

Lead Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

Senior Structural Engineer 1 - Nuclear

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