Electrical Lead Engineer - Power Electrical Systems

Duke Energy; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Lead Engineer at Marshall Steam Station to act as the electrical system owner, lead complex engineering work, and guide other engineers with minimal supervision. This specialist role requires deep technical expertise and independent problem solving.

You will monitor system performance, direct testing and troubleshooting, ensure regulatory compliance, and coordinate with operations, maintenance, and regional teams to address schedules, budgets, and equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering and a PE license.
• 8 years of related work experience in electrical systems and plant engineering.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage projects.

Responsibilities

• Serve as site SME for electrical systems and provide leadership.
• Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting of emergent issues.
• Evaluate PM program performance and propose improvements.
• Interface with operations, maintenance, and other departments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained.

Skills

Leadership

Electrical systems

Problem solving

Communication

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Power Plan

Maximo

Job description

Lead Engineer

The Lead Engineer is at the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work. The Lead Engineer serves in lead roles providing guidance to others. They are also expected to have advanced skills and can work independently.

This position will support Marshall Steam Station as the Electrical System Owner.

Responsibilities

• Serving as the site subject matter expert for electrical 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.
• Interface 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.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in engineering
• 8 years related work experience
• Professional Engineer

Desired Qualifications

• 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 WOs for equipment repairs and process PR WO's to order materials or services for the site.

Preferred Skills

Communication, Control Equipment, Cybersecurity, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power Distribution, Electrical Systems

Working Conditions

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

Specific Requirements

Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and PE

Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience Professional Engineer registration

A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

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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