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Nuclear Technical Specialist

Huntersville, NC 28078

Posted: 02/25/2026 Industry: Converted Job Number: 200629 Pay Rate: $63 / hour

Job Description

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Nuclear Technical Specialist to provide design and field implementation support for plant modification projects within a commercial nuclear generating station.

This role serves as the technical Single Point of Contact (SPOC) during design, planning, and field execution — ensuring modifications are implemented safely, in compliance with procedures, and within schedule.

This is a highly field-focused role (80–90% field presence during execution).


Pay: $63.00- $73.00 per hour DOE

Key Responsibilities

Design & Planning Support

  • Perform system walkdowns (SSC’s) with Engineering, Planning, and Implementation teams

  • Review drawings, work orders, TNs, TTs, IPs, MPs, and PTs for constructability and safety

  • Ensure QC inspection points and procedural requirements are correctly embedded in work packages

  • Assist in development and revision of Temporary Installation Procedures (TNs)

Field Execution Oversight

  • Provide on-site technical oversight during implementation

  • Lead craft review meetings to ensure drawing and procedure clarity

  • Ensure field work aligns with approved engineering design and work orders

  • Support resolution of field issues requiring Engineering Change (EC) revisions

  • Coordinate re-planning efforts when scope or constructability changes occur

Compliance & Risk Management

  • Ensure adherence to nuclear work control and change management processes

  • Support evaluation of field work continuation risks

  • Maintain strong coordination with Engineering, QC, Planning, and Implementation Management


Required Qualifications

  • Commercial nuclear power plant experience

  • Experience supporting design and field implementation of plant modifications

  • Strong knowledge of nuclear work control and engineering change processes

  • Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and procedures

  • Experience working closely with craft and multi-discipline teams

  • Willingness to spend majority of time in the field during execution


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Additional Information

HKA Enterprises is a global workforce solutions firm. If you're seeking a new career opportunity or project experience, our recruiters will work to understand your qualifications, experience, and personal goals. At HKA, we recognize the importance of matching employee goals with those of the employer. We strive to seek credibility, satisfaction, and endorsement from all of our applicants. We invite you to take time and search for your next career experience with us! HKA is an EEO Employer who participates in the US Citizenship and Immigration Services E-Verify Program.

Meet Your Recruiter

April Shelton

April Shelton is a senior recruiter with more than 25 years in the industry. April specializes in nuclear, power, and energy engineering. Her advice to job seekers is "Always have an updated resume. Don’t reply to a job posting if you are not fully qualified. If you use a cell phone as your primary contact, make sure it is professional and doesn’t have a song playing or an unprofessional voicemail message."

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