Lead Engineer

Duke Energy; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks a Lead Engineer SME to support Generating Station Distributed Control Systems across multiple technologies and regions. You will provide advanced technical guidance to operations, maintenance and projects, ensuring reliable control system performance.

You will lead engineering activities, collaborate with OEMs, and help set fleet standards while communicating effectively with teams and stakeholders nationwide.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from ABET-accredited program and PE license.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering may substitute for the B.S. degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide SME-level support for DCS across coal, natural gas, solar, and storage facilities.
• Lead engineering activities for operations, maintenance, and projects.
• Coordinate with OEMs and fleet-level guidance and develop standards.

Skills

DCS systems expertise

Project management

Written and oral communication

Engineering principles

Utilities industry experience

System integration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

PE license

Master's degree may substitute for BS

Tools

Emerson Ovation

Siemens T3000

GE Mark VIe

Job description

## Lead EngineerApply: Hybrid: Mt Holly, NC: Raleigh, NC: Plainfield, IN: St. Petersburg, FL: Goldsboro, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 7, 2026 (13 days left to apply): R41685**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, October 6, 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.**(Locations: Plainfield, IN, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC & St. Petersburg, FL)**Lead Engineer to serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Generating Station Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The Lead Engineer/SME will provide technical support for operations, maintenance, and projects for multiple generation technologies across multiple geographic regions. 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 be capable of working independently.DCS SME will provide technical support for control systems at coal, natural gas, solar and bulk energy storage generation facilities. SME will work with plant operations and maintenance personnel to support equipment troubleshooting, SME will coordinate communication with external DCS Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) support groups. SME will coordinate communication of fleet level guidance to internal station and regional DCS support personnel. DCS SME acts as owner of fleet level standards, practices, and procedures.## **Basic Qualifications*** Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and PE* Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience* A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree**Additional Preferred Qualifications*** Skilled in engineering theories and principles* Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.* Good written and oral communication skills.* Skilled in principles of project management.* Experience in the utility industry.* Experience with design, construction, commissioning, and/or process engineering support for generation facilities* Experience with utility industry process control and automation equipment* Experience with specific DCS manufacturers' equipment: Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, GE Mark VIe**Working Conditions*** This position will support generation facilities of multiple technology types in all of Duke Energy’s operating regions.* Routine travel within the home region will be required (~15-25%). Occasional travel to other regions will be required (5-10%)****Travel Requirements****15-25%### 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.