Lead Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy; Goldsboro (NC); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks a Lead Engineering Technologist to act as the SME for Distributed Control Systems across several generation facilities. You will support operations, maintenance, and project teams, applying deep DCS expertise to troubleshoot, optimize and implement fleet standards.

The role requires extensive knowledge of DCS vendors and cross-site coordination, with travel within the region and occasional nationwide assignments. A senior technical background in power generation is essential.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of relevant industry experience with a B.S. in Engineering or Eng Tech.
• Experience with design, construction, commissioning or process engineering in generation facilities.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and documentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as SME for Generating Station DCS across multiple generation technologies.
• Provide technical support to operations, maintenance, and projects.
• Coordinate fleet-level guidance with internal teams and OEMs.
• Develop and own fleet standards, practices, and procedures.

Skills

DCS expertise

Engineering principles

Project management

Communication skills

Utilities industry experience

Troubleshooting & commissioning

DCS vendors knowledge

Education

B.S. in Engineering or Engineering Technology

A.A.S. in Engineering or Engineering Technology

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.

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.

(Locations: Plainfield, IN, Charlotte, NC, Raleigh, NC & St. Petersburg, FL)

Lead Engineering Technologist to serve as Subject Matter Expert (SME) for Generating Station Distributed Control Systems (DCS). The Lead Engineering Technologist/SME will provide technical support for operations, maintenance, and projects for multiple generation technologies across multiple geographic regions.

The Lead Engineering Technologist is at the highest level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. Lead Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve complex problems and utilize the leadership skills necessary to support others intechnical areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work.

Lead Engineering Technologist -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

• Either 6+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 10+ years equivalent experience without a 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.