Electrical Engineer III - Sr Electrical Engineer

Duke Energy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Competitive pay and benefits

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer at the Marshall Steam Station to serve as the site subject matter expert for electrical power systems and to support plant operations and maintenance with troubleshooting and technical recommendations.

The role includes participating in capital projects and maintaining system reliability, with opportunities for growth and development within a large utility. Onsite work with cross-functional collaboration is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the BS engineering degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of related engineering experience.
• Senior Engineer: minimum of 6 years of related experience (or 5 years with PE).

Responsibilities

• Serving as the site subject matter expert for electrical power systems.
• Monitoring and trending system performance.
• Directing onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues.
• Evaluating preventative maintenance program performance and recommending adjustments.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Interfacing with operations, maintenance, and other departments to address system concerns.
• Coordinating cross-functionally with other departments to address schedules and budgets.
• Maintaining plant risk grid for system and equipment responsibilities.
• Interfacing with external vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Developing scope and technical basis for engineering design changes (e.g., power systems, transformers, motors).
• Serving as the single point of contact for external control system vendor support.
• Researching engineering issues and presenting recommendations.
• Serving as station PTAC.

Skills

Electrical power systems

Troubleshooting

Regulatory compliance

Project management

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Master's degree in engineering

Tools

Power Plan

Maximo

Job description

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The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied.

The Senior Engineer manages work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. The Senior Engineer is expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. Employees in the Senior Engineer position are fully competent in the use of concepts and procedures.

The Senior Engineer identifies problems, develops solutions and takes action to resolve.

The Electrical Engineer will work at the site, within the station technical team and provide direct support to plant operations and maintenance, primarily in the form of troubleshooting, problem solving, and technical recommendations for assigned plant systems and equipment. In addition, the successful candidate will participate in capital improvement and maintenance projects as required. This position will support Marshall Steam Station as the Electrical System Owner.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the site subject matter expert for electrical power systems.
• Monitoring and trending system/component performance.
• Directing onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues.
• Evaluating preventative maintenance (PM) program performance and recommending performance-based adjustments.
• Ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Interfacing with operations & maintenance, assisting with any other electrical/control system challenges and needs.
• Coordinating cross functionally with other departments (such as Regional Engineering, Transmission, Maintenance & Operations) to ensure system concerns, schedules, budgeting, and related issues are properly addressed.
• Maintain plant risk grid for system/equipment responsibilities.
• Interfacing with external vendors to ensure technical issues are properly resolved.
• Evaluates Fleet Operating Experience and industry learnings to improve Equipment Reliability.
• Support project management by developing the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, which include but are not limited to AC power systems, DC power systems, Large AC motors, Transformers, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Voltage Regulators, Breakers, etc.
• Manage any external control system vendor support as a single point of contact (SPOC).
• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Serve as station PTAC.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Engineer III: A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
• Engineer III: Minimum of 4 years of related experience.
• Senior Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Senior Engineer: A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
• Senior Engineer: Minimum of 6 years of related experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated understanding of electrical distribution systems, coordination of electrical protective systems, protective relay operations, and automatic voltage regulators.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively troubleshoot electrical and relay system issues.
• Good understanding of NERC regulatory compliance requirements for battery and protection systems.
• Understanding basic engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
• Ability to use Power Plan to build and process projects.
• Ability to use Maximo to write work orders for equipment repairs and process purchase requisitions to order materials or services for the site.

Working Conditions

Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.

Specific Requirements

• Engineer III Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
• Senior Engineer Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering.

Onsite 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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