Engineer III or Senior Engineer (Electrical)

Duke Energy; Seneca (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an Electrical Engineer to join the Operations Support Engineering (OSE) Electrical team. The role focuses on reliability of station electrical systems and components, with ownership of assigned areas and minimal supervision.

You’ll identify issues, develop solutions, and ensure reliability aligns with station goals while coordinating with Design, Maintenance & Operations. The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a Master’s

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Not Technology) from an ABET accredited program.
• A Master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in engineering work (as implied by role level).

Responsibilities

• Own electrical systems and/or components of varying complexity with minimal supervision.
• Coordinate cross functionally with Design, Maintenance & Operations to manage concerns, schedules and budgets.
• Provide engineering/technical expertise in problem identification, analysis and resolution.
• Prepare thorough technical reports, correspondence, calculations and sketches for defined problems.
• Develop solutions and take actions to resolve issues affecting station goals.
• Ensure component reliability aligns with station goals and apply concepts to improving systems.

Skills

Electrical systems

SME

Cross-functional coordination

Technical reporting

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering

Tools

Relays and switchgear

Job description

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.

Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

Position Summary

This is the advancing level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with even greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressing complex and varied.

Senior Nuclear Engineer is the career/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of electrical systems and components with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions, and take actions to resolve.

Responsibilities

ONS is seeking an Electrical Engineer to work within the Operations Support Engineering (OSE) Electrical team. This engineer will play a vital role in ensuring quality equipment reliability and the success of component maintenance and planning activities. A key attribute of the role is to ensure component reliability is consistent with station goals. This engineer will be assigned ownership of electrical systems and/or components of varying complexity. The ideal candidate will have the following skills.

• Experience with the Station electrical systems and components, such as the Switchyard, plant auxiliary distribution system, relays, breakers, and/or switchgear.
• Serve as the site Subject Matter Expert (SME) on their assigned area(s) of responsibility.
• Coordinate cross functionally with other departments (such as Design, Maintenance & Operations) to ensure concerns, schedules, budgeting and related issues are properly managed.
• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; increasingly competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Basic / Required Qualifications

The incumbent must meet the minimum ANSI requirements for this position identified within the scope of Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Nuclear Engineer III

Nuclear Engineer III is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (Not Technology) 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 yea