Engineer III or Senior Engineer (Electrical)

Duke Energy Corporation•Seneca, SC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

Duke Energy is hiring an Electrical Engineer for the Operations Support Engineering (OSE) Electrical team. The role supports equipment reliability and component maintenance and planning activities, with responsibility for assigned electrical systems and/or components of varying complexity. The engineer serves as a site subject matter expert for assigned areas and coordinates with departments such as Design, Maintenance, and Operations. At the Engineer III level, employees solve complex engineering problems with general supervision and develop the ability to work with greater independence. At the Senior Engineer level, employees manage engineering work with minimal supervision, work independently except on unusual or complex issues, and identify and resolve problems. The position involves technical analysis, engineering studies and projects, documentation, coordination, and support of company goals. The position is hybrid after the onboarding period, combining remote work and onsite work. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute—no more than 50 miles one way—from their designated Duke Energy facility and are expected to report there as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek. Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants. Travel is 5–15%.

Requirements

Meet the minimum ANSI requirements identified in Nuclear Operating Fleet Administrative Procedure AD-LS-ALL-0011, Confirmation of Regulatory Guide 1.8 Personnel Qualifications.
Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering (not Technology) from an ABET-accredited program; a master's degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
Engineer III: Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
Senior Engineer: Four-year college or university degree with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (not Technology) from an ABET-accredited program; a master's degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
Senior Engineer: Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
One year of nuclear power plant experience. In lieu of this experience, a selected candidate is subject to oversight and written approval authority of a designated qualified individual until fully qualified.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Hybrid employees must live within 50 miles one way of their designated Duke Energy facility and report onsite as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited university or master's degree in Electrical Engineering.
Eight years of related work experience.
Professional Engineer registration in South Carolina.
Experience with station electrical systems and components, such as the switchyard, plant auxiliary distribution system, relays, breakers, and/or switchgear.
Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles.
Increasing proficiency in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Ability to work with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
Increasing proficiency in project management principles.
Experience in the utility industry.
Department-specific experience applicable to the hiring department.

Responsibilities

Own assigned electrical systems and/or components of varying complexity and support equipment reliability consistent with station goals.
Serve as the site subject matter expert for assigned areas of responsibility.
Coordinate with Design, Maintenance, Operations, and other departments to manage concerns, schedules, budgets, and related issues.
Provide engineering and technical expertise in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems of increasing scope and complexity.
Contribute to team decisions and business goals through planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring work activities; adapt to changing priorities and situations.
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to engineering problems and analyses.
Conduct engineering and related studies and complete routine engineering projects with minimal oversight, increasingly managing project schedules and interfaces independently.
Apply engineering concepts and procedures to the design, operation, and maintenance of systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
Develop positive working relationships, communicate effectively in writing and orally, and maintain accurate records and files.
Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally.