The greatest contribution to civil engineering, progress and mankind
In 1975, judges representing the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) were faced with a challenge – to select the organization’s Outstanding Achievement Award winner. Judges had to choose from some of the country’s greatest engineering achievements of the time.
E-Week engineers encourage students to dream big!
One of many ways we celebrate the contributions of our employees in February is through a week-long celebration known as E-Week. Since its launch in 1951, the purpose of E-Week has been to ensure a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce...
How diversity can inspire a passionate workforce
As we celebrate the achievements, contributions and historical journeys of African Americans during Black History Month and prepare for E-Week (Feb. 16 – 22, 2020), let’s hear from a few of our employees as they share their perspective as African American engineers in this two-part series.
Nuclear station takeover
At 8:30 a.m., 20 millennials eagerly awaited instructions from senior reactor operators at McGuire Nuclear Station. After a brief demonstration, several engineers, most of who had never been in a nuclear control room before, assumed their positions at the controls.
What makes a successful nuclear engineer?
When it came to careers, Joe Donahue had two choices: professional hockey player or engineer. In need of a steady career, Donahue applied the same methodical approach he used in hockey to his other passion: engineering.
5 engineers that bring you clean nuclear energy
It takes a team to operate our nuclear fleet around-the-clock, including many types of engineers. For National Engineers Week, we’re celebrating the diverse backgrounds of those engineers who help keep our plants running.
Nuclear Engineers are People Too
Mechanical. Electrical. Nuclear. Civil. It takes many kinds of engineers to operate Duke Energy’s nuclear plants. While the majority of engineers that support our nuclear fleet are not nuclear engineers, these professionals fill a unique role in the ...