Power Plant Engineer I - Electrical & Controls (Entry Level)

Duke Energy

Edwardsport (IN)

On-site

USD 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an entry-level Engineer to join our Engineering team at a power generation facility. This onsite role focuses on electrical and control systems, supporting daily operations, maintenance, and reliability improvements.

The position requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (Master's degree considered in lieu). 5-15% travel is possible, with relocation assistance provided where applicable.

Qualifications

Must have a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. degree.

Responsibilities

Provide daily operational and maintenance support for plant electrical and control systems.
Assist with preventative maintenance planning and reliability improvements.
Support outage planning, work scope development, and execution.
Review and update operating procedures, drawings, and technical documentation.
Identify and support O&M and capital improvement projects.
Coordinate with internal teams and OEM vendors to support equipment reliability.
Review inspection reports and assist with corrective action tracking.
Support engineering analyses, troubleshooting, and performance monitoring of plant equipment.
Prepare basic engineering reports, documentation and reliability metrics.
Follow Environmental, Health, Safety, and PSM standards.