Lead Electrical Engineer - Power Electrical Systems

Duke Energy Corporation•Terrell, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Engineer is at the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work. The Lead Engineer serves in lead roles providing guidance to others and is expected to have advanced skills and work independently. This position supports Marshall Steam Station as the Electrical System Owner. The role serves as the site subject matter expert for electrical systems, monitors system and component performance, directs onsite testing and troubleshooting for emergent issues, and evaluates preventative maintenance program performance. It helps maintain regulatory compliance, supports operations and maintenance with electrical and control system challenges, coordinates with other departments, vendors, and engineering teams, and contributes to plant risk tracking and equipment reliability. The role also supports project management by developing scope, technical basis, installation requirements, and testing requirements for engineering design changes involving electrical power and equipment systems.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and a Professional Engineer (PE) credential/registration.
Minimum of 8 years of engineering or related work experience.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

A master's degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
Understanding of practices for researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing 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 PR work orders to order materials or services for the site.
Preferred skills in communication, control equipment, cybersecurity, electrical equipment, electrical power distribution, and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site subject matter expert for electrical systems.
Monitor and trend system and component performance.
Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues.
Evaluate preventative maintenance (PM) program performance and recommend performance-based adjustments.
Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained.
Interface with operations and maintenance, assisting with electrical and control system challenges and needs.
Coordinate cross-functionally with departments such as 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 ensure technical issues are properly resolved.
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 AC and DC power systems, large AC motors, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, voltage regulators, breakers, and related equipment.
Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare and present recommendations.
Serve as station PTAC.