Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Electrical Systems

Duke Energy; North Carolina; Presencial; USD 120.000 - 170.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Duke Energy seeks a Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Electrical Systems for the Terrell, NC site. This onsite role leads electrical systems engineering, guides cross-functional teams, and ensures regulatory and safety compliance within the Marshall Steam Station context.

The position requires a BS in engineering (ABET-accredited), PE license, and 8 years of experience; a master’s degree can substitute for the BS. Travel up to 5-15% may apply, with relocation assistance as applicable.

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 8 years of engineering experience minimum.
• Professional Engineer (PE) required; master’s degree may substitute for a BS.

Responsabilidades

• Serve as site SME for electrical systems.
• Monitor and trend system performance.
• Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting for issues.
• Support PM program performance and improvements.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for scheduling, budgeting, and issues.
• Interface with vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Assist with scope, basis, and testing for design changes.

Conocimientos

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Team collaboration

Educación

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Herramientas

Power Plan

Maximo

Descripción del empleo

Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Electrical Systems# Careers## Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Electrical SystemsApply: Onsite: Terrell, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 4, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R42096**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 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. 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** * 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. #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.