Lead Electrical Engineering Technologist - Power Electrical Systems

Duke Energy; Terrell (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks an experienced Lead Engineering Technologist to serve as the site expert for electrical systems at Marshall Steam Station. You will monitor performance, direct testing, and coordinate with multiple departments to ensure reliability and compliance.

Required are an engineering technology degree with substantial related experience or an advanced degree option and strong leadership in project management and communication. Travel 5–15% may apply.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in engineering technology with 8 years related experience or equivalent mix.
• Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology with 8 years related experience.
• Experience in utility industry and cross-functional collaboration is preferred.

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.
• Coordinating cross-functionally with departments to address system concerns and budgets.
• Vendor coordination and improving equipment reliability.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Electrical systems

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate’s degree in engineering technology

Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology

Tools

Power Plan

Maximo

Job description

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 Thursday, September 3, 2026

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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.

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

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.

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