Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Systems & Reliability

Duke Energy Corporation; Terrell (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation in North Carolina is seeking a Lead Engineer to serve as site SME for electrical systems in support of Marshall Steam Station. The role involves leadership in engineering design changes, problem solving, and independent work.

The candidate will monitor performance, direct testing, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with operations, maintenance and other departments to resolve issues and optimize equipment reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• Professional Engineer (PE) certification required.
• A master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site subject matter expert for electrical systems.
• Monitor and trend system/component performance.
• Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting for emergent issues.
• Evaluate PM program performance and recommend adjustments.
• Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Interface with operations, maintenance and other departments.
• Coordinate cross-functionally to address system concerns, schedules and budgets.
• Maintain plant risk grid for system responsibilities.
• Interfacing with external vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Support engineering design changes including power systems, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, etc.
• Research engineering issues, evaluate options, and present recommendations.
• Serve as station PTAC.

Skills

Power Systems

Electrical Engineering

Project Management

Leadership

Troubleshooting

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer (PE)

Master’s degree in engineering (considered)

Tools

Maximo

Power Plan

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation in North Carolina is seeking a Lead Engineer to serve as site SME for electrical systems in support of Marshall Steam Station. The role involves leadership in engineering design changes, problem solving, and independent work.

The candidate will monitor performance, direct testing, and ensure regulatory compliance while coordinating with operations, maintenance and other departments to resolve issues and optimize equipment reliability.