Lead Engineer - Line Engineering

Duke Energy Corporation; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

The Duke Energy Corporation seeks a Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership and solve complex transmission engineering problems. You will guide project engineers, review designs, and mentor teams while delivering results with minimal supervision.

This hybrid role requires strong communication, long-term planning, and coordination with multidisciplinary groups to meet business goals. Requires a BS in Engineering, 8+ years of experience, and a PE license; relocation assistance is provided

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program is required.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.
• Valid Professional Engineer’s License (prior to hire).
• Master’s degree in Engineering may be substituted for the BS degree.

Responsibilities

• Guides, mentors, and reviews deliverables from project engineers across transmission projects.
• Provides engineering guidance for complex problems with long-term system-wide impacts.
• Plans, schedules, and monitors work to achieve business goals with limited standardization.
• Coordinates complex projects and disseminates knowledge to enhance the unit’s position.
• Demonstrates broad knowledge and applies best practices to improve processes and standards.
• Maintains accurate records and effective communication with stakeholders.
• Supports the company’s goals and represents the company professionally.
• Coaches and mentors engineering professionals at various levels.

Skills

leadership

mentoring

communication

project management

team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (in lieu)

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.

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