Senior Mechanical Engineer - Power Plant Projects Lead

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; CAD 166,000 - 249,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance provided

Job summary

The Lead Engineer at Duke Energy Corporation leads in engineering specialization with minimal supervision and contributes to major projects from scoping to close-out. You will guide teams, analyze complex problems, and ensure technical excellence and compliance across activities.

Hybrid work model with travel to operating plants and construction sites. An ABET‑accredited engineering degree and PE licensure are required, with 8+ years of experience; a Master’s degree may substitute for a B.S.

Qualifications

• Must hold ABET-accredited engineering degree.
• Professional Engineer licensure (PE) current.
• 8+ years engineering experience.
• Master’s degree in Engineering may substitute for the B.S. degree.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership in engineering areas of specialization with minimal supervision.
• Support all phases of major projects from scoping to close-out.
• Estimate, schedule, manage and monitor work activities.
• Prepare technical reports, calculations, and analyses.
• Support EPC bid packages and cost estimates.
• Ensure compliance with codes, standards, and permits.
• Review designs, drawings, commissioning, and warranty activities.
• Mentor other engineers and non‑degreed staff.
• Build strong relationships and communicate effectively.

Skills

Leadership in engineering

Project management

Cost estimation

Scheduling

Technical reporting

Mentoring

Quality & compliance

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) licensure

Master's degree in Engineering substitutions

Tools

Thermoflex

Fathom

Arrow

Job description

The Lead Engineer at Duke Energy Corporation leads in engineering specialization with minimal supervision and contributes to major projects from scoping to close-out. You will guide teams, analyze complex problems, and ensure technical excellence and compliance across activities.

Hybrid work model with travel to operating plants and construction sites. An ABET‑accredited engineering degree and PE licensure are required, with 8+ years of experience; a Master’s degree may substitute for a B.S.