DCS SME Lead Engineer – Generating Stations (Hybrid)

110 Duke Energy Business Services, LLC; Mount Holly (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Lead Engineering Technologist/SME to serve as the expert for Generating Station Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The role provides technical support for operations, maintenance, and projects across multiple generation technologies and regions, with limited supervision and growing leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate brings extensive DCS experience, strong communication skills, and a track record in utility project support, design, construction, and

Qualifications

• Minimum 6+ years with a BS in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years with an Associate, or 10+ years without a degree.
• Strong knowledge of control systems in utility generation environments.
• Excellent written and verbal communication; ability to lead technical discussions.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME support for DCS across multiple generation facilities.
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, and OEM support groups.
• Develop fleet level standards, practices, and procedures for DCS.

Skills

DCS SME leadership

Troubleshooting

Cross-functional collaboration

Process control knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

Emerson Ovation

Siemens T3000

GE Mark VIe

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Lead Engineering Technologist/SME to serve as the expert for Generating Station Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The role provides technical support for operations, maintenance, and projects across multiple generation technologies and regions, with limited supervision and growing leadership responsibilities.

The ideal candidate brings extensive DCS experience, strong communication skills, and a track record in utility project support, design, construction, and