Senior Mechanical Engineer, Power Plant Systems

Duke Energy; Union (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to support engineering design and technical issue resolution across a diverse set of power generation facilities including coal, natural gas, hydro, and solar. The role emphasizes engineering support for power plant systems and equipment, with opportunities to grow technical expertise and leadership within the Midwest RRE Engineering Team.

The Engineer III role focuses on advanced problem solving, independent project management, and collaborative

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical guidance in identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Contributes to team decision-making through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decisions that may affect the work of the team.
• Prepares technical reports, calculations, and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies.
• Completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight and independently manages project schedules and interfaces.
• Possesses and applies fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies.
• Develops positive working relationships to coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Facilitate MER Meetings to review risk items and develop scope and budget recommendations for future inspections.
• Collaborate with COSO and Station/Plant Engineers to initiate project requests in PowerPlan long range planning.
• Support Risk Grid items with Station/Plant Engineer and Technical Manager for entry to the Station Risk Grid.
• Provide technical oversight and support station operations, maintenance, and Implementation Managers for emergent technical requests, outages, and projects.
• Document inspection findings and provide Station/Plant Engineer and/or COSO prioritized repair recommendations.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S.

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Mechanical Engineer III to support engineering design and technical issue resolution across a diverse set of power generation facilities including coal, natural gas, hydro, and solar. The role emphasizes engineering support for power plant systems and equipment, with opportunities to grow technical expertise and leadership within the Midwest RRE Engineering Team.

The Engineer III role focuses on advanced problem solving, independent project management, and collaborative