Electrical Engineer III to Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electrical Systems

Duke Energy; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Terrell, NC is seeking an Electrical Engineer III to Senior Electrical Engineer for Power Electrical Systems. The role is onsite at Marshall Steam Station, focusing on troubleshooting, optimization, and reliability of electrical power systems.

Requirements include ABET‑accredited B.S. in Engineering with 4+ years (Senior: 6+ or 5+ with PE). Master’s degree may replace a B.S. where applicable. Travel minimal; strong collaboration with operations is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. engineering degree
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience for Engineer III
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience or 5 years with PE for Senior Engineer
• Ability to work onsite at Duke Energy Marshall Steam Station and interface with operations and maintenance teams

Responsibilities

• Serve as site SME for electrical power systems
• Monitor and trend system/component performance
• Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting for emergent issues
• Evaluate PM program performance and adjust as needed
• Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained
• Coordinate with multiple departments to address system concerns
• Maintain plant risk grid for responsibilities
• Liaise with external vendors to resolve technical issues
• Support project management with scope, basis, and testing requirements for design changes

Skills

Electrical power systems

Protective relays

Troubleshooting

NERC compliance

Project coordination

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Master's degree in engineering (preferred/in lieu of B.S.)

Tools

Power Plan

Maximo

Job description

Electrical Engineer III to Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electrical Systems# Careers## Electrical Engineer III to Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electrical SystemsApply: Onsite: Terrell, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 4, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R42094**Important Application Submission Information**In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, November 3, 2026## More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.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. A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.* Minimum of 4 years of related experience. Senior Engineer* Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.* 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. On-site employees are also required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location, not greater than 50 miles one way. **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#LI - CM1#LI - Onsite****Travel Requirements****5-15%### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes### Represented/Union PositionNo### Visa Sponsored PositionNo. 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.