Manager Project Management & Construction I & C Engineering

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 175,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks a senior Discipline Engineering Manager to oversee a team of discipline engineers, ensuring rigorous technical reviews of contractor work and quality of engineering products across the project lifecycle.

The role requires broad power plant design knowledge, strong communication and leadership skills, and the ability to guide teams in both office and field environments. Hybrid work options and relocation support are available where applicable.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• 10+ years of work-related experience in engineering.
• Experience in construction, commissioning or warranty phases.

Responsibilities

• Support and direction of the Discipline Engineering Staff.
• Assign work and set priorities for teams.
• Mentor and develop staff members.
• Set and enforce standards and expectations for staff performance.
• Provide input on complex technical issues and decisions.
• Assist staff with technical challenges during projects.
• Troubleshoot engineering issues arising during construction, commissioning or warranty periods.
• Provide basis and logic for technical decisions.

Skills

Staff leadership

Technical oversight

Power plant design knowledge

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

ABET-accredited engineering degree

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 strongly preferred location for this position is the Duke Energy Plaza, Charlotte, NC however, the manager may consider other locations within the Duke Energy Territory.

This position manages the discipline engineers. Discipline Engineers are accountable for intrusive oversight of engineering contractors to assure that the appropriate technical rigor is applied to the engineering products in their discipline. This is accomplished by review of the engineering documents for quality, site and factory visits to assure that the product delivered meets contract requirements, participation in model reviews and resolution of requests for information.

Responsibilities

• Support and direction of the Discipline Engineering Staff
• Assign work and set priorities
• Mentor and develop the staff
• Set and enforce standards and expectations for staff performance
• Provide input and assist staff working through technical issues
• Input and decision making on complex technical issues
• Provide basis and logic for technical decisions
• Assist less experienced staff working through technical challenges
• Troubleshooting/problem solving for Engineering issues arising during construction, commissioning or warranty period

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering (ABET) AND 10 plus years work related experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Broad knowledge of power plant design, construction and commissioning for Combined Cycle and/or Renewables power plants.
• Knowledge in power plant digital control systems, including engineering and design of logic, graphics development, alarm management, etc.
• Strong communication skills, leadership experience, attention to detail, rigorous decision making, employee development skills.
• Experience leading dynamic teams both is office and field environments.

Eligibility

Mobility Classification - Hybrid Relocation is offered for this position #LI-PG1 #LI-Hybrid Travel Requirements Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No 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.

Diversity & Inclusion

Read about our commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce.

Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we’re dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status. Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination.