Electrical Engineer II

Renuke•Charlotte, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

ReNuke Services is seeking an Electrical Engineer II for our client's site in Charlotte, NC. This is a hybrid role requiring a minimum of 3 days onsite per week, with flexibility for travel to support project needs. The work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. Hybrid workers should reside within a reasonable daily commute to either Mount Holly, NC, or Charlotte, NC. The role involves providing engineering support for capital projects within Carolinas Dispatchable Generation (CDG), focusing on multiple projects at various stations including Asheville, Blewett, Cliffside, Darlington, Lincoln, Marshall, Mill Creek, Smith Energy, and WS Lee. The engineer will be expected to solve problems in their area of specialization with support from other Regional Engineering Teammates. Travel expenses will be reimbursed, and most travel will be day travel.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering
2 Years of Experience

Nice To Haves

Experience supporting generating facilities (coal, combined cycle, natural gas, and simple cycle)
Experience in various DCS Platforms such as Emerson Ovation, Siemens T3000, etc
Experience with PLCs
Experience with various communication protocols such as MODBUS, TCP/IP, serial, etc
Experience with data links/interface devices such as MODBUS, PLCs, RTAC, TCP/IP, etc.
Experience with Microsoft Windows and Windows Servers.
Understanding of NERC Cyber requirements for Duke
Knowledge of various instrumentation
Ability to review and implement controls logic changes.
Working knowledge of Emerson Ovation Control System
Understanding of network management, database management, etc.
Experience with datalink development and maintenance
Experience reading, interpreting, and using plant Process & Instrument Diagrams
Experience understanding of Station processes
Knowledge of the functions and limitations of the specific station systems and equipment being controlled to enable confident troubleshooting and manipulation of the control system without incurring safety, reliability, or regulatory impacts
Ability to perform point and logic configuration changes as well as graphics modifications and limited control loop tuning
Ability to diagnose control system problems and alarms and provide resolution, including system hardware, software, logic, human-machine interface (HMI) and related procedures
Ability to develop control philosophy and functional descriptions
Experience with controls system Factory and Site Acceptance Testing
Experience with controls Checkout, Commissioning, and Startup
Knowledge of CIP-cyber security standards and how they affect site control system security, providing expertise for all standard datalink communication and network protocols, including Modbus serial, Modbus ethernet, OPC and other various protocols
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Good written and oral communication skills
Understanding of basic principles of project management
Passing grade on Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
Experience in the utility industry

Responsibilities

Provide technical support for Project Implementation teams.
Participate in field inspections and testing activities at appropriate frequencies to enhance construction, commissioning, and operational support of Station projects.
Establish technical requirements for conducting reviews and gaining acceptance of design modifications of electrical systems and equipment.
Offer ideas and suggestions to reduce costs while maintaining overall quality of the engineered solutions, including constructability and ease of operability and maintenance.
Serve as technical liaison between power generating fleet and Subject Matter Experts within Duke Energy for highly complex issues.
Maintain relationships with plants, outside consulting engineering firms, maintenance shops, and equipment manufacturers.
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Maintains accurate records and files.
Increase knowledge and apply the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures to work activities.
Function as a technical resource for Carolinas Dispatchable Generation Stations.
Serve as Engineer of Record for Electrical Systems and Equipment.
Provide technical support for Equipment Inspection, Testing, and Troubleshooting.
Drive consistency and share best practices across the operating fleet by utilizing Technical Standards (i.e. procedures, design criteria, specifications, equipment standards, vendor lists, technical lessons learned, etc.). Provide input to these documents to reflect lessons learned, standardization, and changes to industry practice.
Drive the equipment reliability process by assessing equipment condition, health and developing long-term equipment strategies to optimize generating unit reliability.
Provide secondary technical support for generating station staff for equipment failures, malfunctions, and abnormal conditions.
Perform engineering activities including preparation of thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis for assigned responsibilities with oversight from experienced engineers.