Lead Electrical Engineering Technologist - Power Electrical Systems

Duke Energy; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Energy in Terrell, NC is seeking a Lead Electrical Engineering Technologist to oversee a broad range of power electrical systems at Marshall Steam Station. The role emphasizes technical leadership, system monitoring, testing and regulatory compliance.

You will collaborate with Operations, Maintenance and Engineering, manage projects, and guide the training of staff while ensuring safety and reliability of AC/DC power components, transformers, switchgear, and control systems.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in engineering technology is required.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology is preferred.
• 8+ years related work experience, or 10+ years with High School/GED.
• Candidates must be able to work onsite in Terrell, NC.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site subject matter expert for electrical systems and oversee testing and troubleshooting.
• Monitor and trend system/component performance to ensure reliability.
• Manage project scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes.
• Coordinate cross-functional work with Operations, Maintenance & Engineering to address system concerns and budgets.
• Interface with external vendors and ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Electrical systems knowledge

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering technology

Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology

Tools

Power Plan

Maximo

Job description

Lead Electrical Engineering Technologist - Power Electrical Systems# Careers## Lead Electrical Engineering Technologist - Power Electrical SystemsApply: Onsite: Terrell, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 4, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R42093**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 highest level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification is the Lead Technologist. This job is not part of standard progression. The job requires a business case justification substantiating the necessity of a Lead role in conjunction with the enterprise Professional titling guidelines. Lead Engineering technologists provide technical expertise to solve complex problems and utilize the leadership skills necessary to oversee the training and development of the hierarchy. Incumbents engage in strategic oversight and management of work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are 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.* 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 **Required/Basic Qualifications*** Associate’s degree in engineering technology* 8 years related work experience* In lieu of associate’s degree(s) AND 8 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 year(s) related work experience **Work 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. **Desired Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology* In addition to desired degree, 8 years related work experience **Additional Preferred Qualifications*** Good written and oral communication skills.* Demonstrates skills applying leadership in the areas of technical project management, program oversight and/or governance.* Proficient in engineering theories and principles* Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations,* Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.* Experience in the utility industry* Ability to apply basic principles of project management.* Ability to use Power Plan to build and process projects* Ability to use Maximo to write WOs to repair equipment, order parts, or order Services to come and make repairs at the site. **Specific Requirements*** Either 6+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 10+ years equivalent experience without a degree **Preferred Skills*** Communication, Control Equipment, Cybersecurity, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power Distribution, Electrical #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.