Lead Engineer - Line Engineering

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Lead Engineer to provide expert engineering leadership for transmission projects. You will guide project engineers, offer technical guidance, and help plan complex initiatives with minimal supervision, while mentoring a diverse team.

The role emphasizes leadership, long-term impact assessment, and collaboration across disciplines to ensure successful project delivery and adherence to standards.

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
• Valid Professional Engineer license prior to hire date.
• A Master’s degree in Engineering may substitute for the B.S. degree.

Responsibilities

• Guides, mentors, and reviews deliverables from project engineers throughout the life cycle of transmission projects.
• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in analysis and resolution of complex problems with system-wide impact.
• Ensures achievement of business goals through planning, scheduling and monitoring of activities with limited standardization.
• Conducts engineering studies with technical responsibility for complex projects and disseminates knowledge.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge of principles and procedures and suggests enhancements to processes and standards.
• Develops positive working relationships and communicates effectively; maintains accurate records.
• Supports company goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Coaches and mentors other engineers and non-degreed professionals.

Skills

Line engineering

PLS-CADD

MFAD/HFAD

L-Pile/A-Pile

Project leadership

Engineering guidance

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

Professional Engineer license

Master's degree in Engineering (in lieu of BS)

Tools

PLS-CADD

MFAD/HFAD

L-Pile

A-Pile

Job description

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 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 have the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Guides, mentors, and reviews deliverables from project engineers throughout the life cycle of transmission projects.
• 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.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handles differing situations which require searching for solutions within area of expertise.
• Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects; applies extensive technical expertise to manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the organizational unit's competitive position.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and standards relevant to area of assignment. Keeps abreast of new developments, technologies procedures and equipment.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Coaches and mentors other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
• Have a valid Professional Engineer's License (Prior to Hire Date)
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Skilled in line engineering theories and principles.
• Proficient in PLS-CADD, MFAD/HFAD, L-Pile/A-Pile.
• Understanding of typical transmission line project life cycles.
• 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.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to mentor teammates of all skill levels, and build team chemistry

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification
• Guide and mentor project engineers through their projects.
• Check/review designs and project release documents.
• Attend site visits, as applicable, to support project engineers.
• Provide input, improvement suggestions, etc. to keep design processes and checklists current.

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.