Senior Electrical Lead Engineer — Power Systems

Duke Energy; North Carolina; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks a Lead Engineer to serve as the site SME for electrical systems at Marshall Steam Station. You will monitor performance, direct testing, and guide PM adjustments while ensuring regulatory compliance and coordination across departments.

With 8+ years of engineering experience and a PE license, you will influence design changes, manage scope and testing needs, and help improve equipment reliability in a complex utility setting.

Qualifications

• Must have Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and PE
• Minimum 8 years of engineering experience
• Professional Engineer registration is required
• Master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the site subject matter expert for electrical systems.
• Monitor and trend system/component performance.
• Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues.
• Evaluate PM program performance and adjust as needed.
• Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained.
• Interface with operations & maintenance and other departments to address system concerns and needs.
• Coordinate cross-functionally with other departments to address schedules, budgets, and issues.
• Maintain plant risk grid for system/equipment responsibilities.
• Interface with external vendors to resolve technical issues.
• Evaluate fleet operating experience to improve equipment reliability.
• Support project management by defining scope, basis, installation and testing requirements for design changes (AC/DC power, motors, transformers, switchgear, MCCs, etc.).
• Research engineering/design issues and present well-reasoned recommendations.
• Serve as station PTAC.

Skills

Communication

Control Equipment

Cybersecurity

Electrical Equipment

Electrical Power Distribution

Electrical Systems

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Power Plan

Maximo

Job description

Duke Energy seeks a Lead Engineer to serve as the site SME for electrical systems at Marshall Steam Station. You will monitor performance, direct testing, and guide PM adjustments while ensuring regulatory compliance and coordination across departments.

With 8+ years of engineering experience and a PE license, you will influence design changes, manage scope and testing needs, and help improve equipment reliability in a complex utility setting.