Electrical Engineer III to Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electrical Systems

Duke Energy•Terrell, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is based onsite at Marshall Steam Station, where the Electrical Engineer serves as the Electrical System Owner and provides direct technical support to plant operations and maintenance. The role focuses on troubleshooting, problem solving, and technical recommendations for assigned plant systems and equipment, as well as participation in capital improvement and maintenance projects. The job may be filled at the Engineer III or Senior Engineer level, based on the candidate’s qualifications. The Engineer III level solves complex engineering problems with limited supervision and develops advanced skills and increasing independence. The Senior Engineer manages engineering work with minimal supervision, works independently except on unusual or complex projects, and identifies problems, develops solutions, and takes action to resolve them. The engineer serves as the site subject matter expert for electrical power systems, supports equipment reliability and regulatory compliance, coordinates with site and regional stakeholders and external vendors, and supports engineering design changes. The work is performed at a company facility; onsite employees must live within a reasonable daily commute of no more than 50 miles one way. Travel requirements are 5–15%. Relocation assistance may be provided, as applicable. The position is not represented by a union and does not provide visa sponsorship; the successful candidate must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Requirements

For Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a master's degree in engineering in lieu of the bachelor's degree, and a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
For Senior Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or a Professional Engineer (PE) credential, and a minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer. A master's degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
Must possess all basic/required qualifications for consideration.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Ability to work onsite at the company facility and live within a reasonable daily commute, no greater than 50 miles one way.
Travel availability of 5–15%.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated understanding of electrical distribution systems, coordination of electrical protective systems, protective relay operations, and automatic voltage regulators.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical and relay system issues effectively.
Good understanding of NERC regulatory compliance requirements for battery and protection systems.
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
Understanding of engineering and design research practices, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and presenting recommendations.
Ability to work with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Understanding of basic project management principles.
Experience in the utility industry.
Department-specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
Ability to use Power Plan to build and process projects.
Ability to use Maximo to write work orders for equipment repairs and process purchase requisitions for site materials or services.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site subject matter expert and Electrical System Owner for electrical power systems.
Monitor and trend system and component performance.
Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting for emergent issues.
Evaluate preventative maintenance program performance and recommend performance-based adjustments.
Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained.
Interface with operations and maintenance and assist with electrical and control system challenges and needs.
Coordinate with other departments, including Regional Engineering, Transmission, Maintenance, and Operations, to address system concerns, schedules, budgeting, and related issues.
Maintain the plant risk grid for assigned system and equipment responsibilities.
Interface with external vendors to resolve technical issues.
Evaluate fleet operating experience and industry learnings to improve equipment reliability.
Support project management by developing scope, technical basis, installation requirements, and testing requirements for engineering design changes involving equipment such as AC and DC power systems, large AC motors, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, voltage regulators, and breakers.
Manage external control system vendor support as a single point of contact.
Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare and present recommendations.
Serve as station PTAC Basic.