Lead Transmission Engineer – Hybrid, Mentorship & Impact

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

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.