Lead Engineer - Gas - PM&C (Project Management & Construction)

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Lead I&C Engineer for the PMC team in the Charlotte area. The role focuses on technical management across project phases, with responsibility for DCS procurement, design, and commissioning of control systems.

You will lead a matrixed team of engineers and provide technical leadership in complex problem solving affecting project success. The ideal candidate has 8+ years in engineering, an ABET-accredited degree (or PE), and a willingness to work in a hybrid environment

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Engineering or PE
• Minimum of 8 years engineering experience
• State registration as a Professional Engineer
• Master’s degree in engineering may substitute for BS

Responsibilities

• Specify and procure Emerson DCS equipment and develop control logic.
• Lead hardware and software factory acceptance testing.
• Support development of major project scope and EPC bid package.
• Coordinate with Transmission for interconnection design and ensure contract alignment.
• Provide engineering oversight to meet project requirements and design criteria.
• Conduct design reviews, RFIs, commissioning support, and project warranty support.
• Oversee site controls and cyber security asset programming.
• Maintain compliance with ISA, IEEE, NFPA, NERC standards.
• Provide on-site engineering support during construction and commissioning.
• Plan, estimate, schedule, and monitor activities with senior guidance.
• Develop technical reports and analyses for increasing scope projects.

Skills

I&C engineering

Project management

Controls systems

Team leadership

DCS knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering/PE

Tools

Emerson Ovation

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

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.

There are two open positions associated with this job posting. Relocation assistance is available dependent upon the selected candidates and geographic locations.

Lead I & C Engineer - PMC

P MC is the Project Management and Construction group within Duke Energy, responsible for building our new power generation assets and is in the early stages of the largest buildout in the history of the company. As part of Duke Energy's broader strategy to meet rising customer demand and decarbonize the grid, PMC is actively planning and building new simple and combined cycle power plants. PMC is accountable for the development, design, construction, and commissioning of new generating facilities.

Within PMC, the Lead I&C Engineer is responsible for technical management of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. The lead I&C engineer will manage the DCS purchase, design and commissioning of the control system for each project. This position provides technical leadership and management for a matrixed team of engineers and other technical staff. The lead I&C engineer provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex problems in area of expertise with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis.

Responsibilities

• Specifying and procuring Emerson DCS equipment. Developing and reviewing the control logic and graphics. Leading the hardware and software factory acceptance testing.
• Support development phase of major project scope and EPC bid package.
• Support development with Transmission for interconnection design and ensure project contract documentation aligns with interconnection scope.
• Support cost estimate, schedule, risk analysis, bid evaluation and contract development.
• Provide engineering oversight to ensure compliance with project requirements, contract, and design criteria.
• Participate in design reviews, drawing reviews, construction support, resolution of technical RFIs, commissioning support and project warranty support.
• Provide oversight for the construction and programming of the site controls and cyber security assets.
• Working knowledge of Cyber Security and NERC CIP regulations
• Maintain compliance with applicable industry standards (ISA, IEEE, NFPA, NERC, etc.)
• On-site engineering support for construction and commissioning of projects.
• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.
• Assists in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities under the guidance of higher-level employees.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and/or current PE
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
• State registration as a Professional Engineer.
• A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

Desired Qualifications

• Strong working knowledge Emerson Ovation control system and Allen - Bradley PLCs
• Working knowledge of combustion turbines, boilers (HRSGs), steam turbines, water treatment, and other industrial power equipment.
• Understanding basic engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Working Conditions

Hybrid (three days/week onsite) - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. Hybrid employees are required to live within a 50 mile radius of the designated position's Duke Energy location.

Travel - 5-25%

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.