Lead Civil - Structural Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation•Raleigh, NC

21h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Engineer is a specialist-level engineering role that solves complex problems, manages work, and provides engineering leadership with minimal supervision and increased latitude for unreviewed work. The role provides guidance to others and requires advanced skills and the ability to work independently. The Lead Civil-Structural Engineer provides technical expertise for complex civil-structural engineering problems, leads and coordinates complex studies and projects, prepares technical documentation and recommendations, and helps develop standards and improve business processes. The role also supports organizational goals, maintains effective working relationships and records, and coaches and mentors engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals. This is a hybrid position based in the Carolinas, in the Charlotte or Raleigh area, with flexibility for other Duke Energy service areas. Employees work onsite at an assigned facility an average of three full workdays per regular workweek after onboarding, with additional power plant visits potentially required for outages or project support. The work environment may include power plant exposures and physical activities. Base hours are day shift, 10 hours per day, four days per week, or an alternate Fridays-off schedule. Rarely, weekend, holiday, overtime, and callout work may be needed.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and a Professional Engineer (PE) license; a master's degree in Engineering may be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
At least 8 years of engineering experience.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science degree in Civil-Structural Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Proficiency in engineering theories and principles.
Proficiency in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Effective oral and written communication skills, including creating and presenting reports and presentations.
Ability to work in a diverse and inclusive environment.
Registered Professional Engineer.
Advanced degree in engineering.
Previous experience providing engineering services for the utility industry.
Previous work experience at a power generation facility.
Proficiency in project management principles.
Experience in the utility industry.
Ability to learn quickly and work independently and in a team environment.
Flexibility and adaptability to changing work needs and priorities.
Familiarity with AISC, ACI, ASCE, AWS, IBC, ASTM, ASME, and other applicable codes and standards.
Demonstrated ability with STAAD, AutoCAD, and Mathcad.
Ability to effectively handle multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

Provide civil-structural engineering and technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving complex problems, considering long-term results and system-wide impacts.
Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to accomplish business goals and objectives.
Prepare accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches; conduct analyses and recommend process enhancements and standards.
Conduct engineering and related studies, with technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects.
Apply technical expertise to manage projects and share knowledge to enhance the organizational unit's competitive position.
Keep abreast of new developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment.
Develop positive working relationships and coordinate work activities effectively.
Communicate effectively orally and in writing, and maintain accurate records and files.
Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
Coach and mentor engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.