Lead Engineer

Duke Energy; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks a Lead Engineer/SME to provide expert support for generating station Distributed Control Systems (DCS). You will lead technical efforts across coal, natural gas, solar, and storage facilities, guiding operations, maintenance, and projects with minimal supervision.

The role requires an engineering degree (ABET-accredited) with at least 8 years of experience, PE license, and strong communication skills. Travel is regional and occasional to other regions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• PE license is required.
• Master's degree in Engineering may substitute for the BS degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for control systems at multiple generation facilities.
• Coordinate communication with external DCS OEM support groups and fleet-level guidance.

Skills

DCS systems

Electrical engineering

Process engineering

Project management

Communication skills

Emerson Ovation

Siemens T3000

GE Mark VIe

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering (in lieu of BS)

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 Wednesday, August 12, 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 inengineering 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 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.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.