Lead Electrical Engineering Technologist - Power Electrical Systems

Duke Energy Corporation•Terrell, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Electrical Engineering Technologist is the highest-level non-engineer degreed technical support classification and is not part of the standard progression. The role requires a business-case justification under the enterprise Professional titling guidelines. Lead Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve complex problems and leadership to oversee the training and development of the hierarchy. They provide strategic oversight and management of work in a defined area of expertise with minimal supervision, using advanced skills and working independently. This position supports Marshall Steam Station as the Electrical System Owner. The role serves as the station subject matter expert for electrical systems, monitors system and component performance, directs testing and troubleshooting, evaluates preventive-maintenance program performance, and supports regulatory compliance and equipment reliability. It coordinates with internal departments and external vendors, supports engineering design changes and project management, and serves as the station PTAC and the single point of contact for external control-system vendor support.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in engineering technology and 8 years of related work experience; alternatively, a high school diploma/GED and 10 years of related work experience.
Specific requirements also state one of the following: 6 or more years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology; 8 or more years of experience with an Associate degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or 10 or more years of equivalent experience without a degree.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Must live within a reasonable daily commute of the assigned work location, no greater than 50 miles one way.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology, with 8 years of related work experience.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Leadership skills in technical project management, program oversight, and/or governance.
Proficiency in engineering theories and principles.
Proficiency in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Experience in the utility industry.
Ability to apply basic project-management principles.
Ability to use Power Plan to build and process projects.
Ability to use Maximo to write work orders to repair equipment, order parts, or order services for site repairs.
Preferred skills: communication, control equipment, cybersecurity, electrical equipment, electrical power distribution, and electrical.

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 preventive maintenance (PM) program performance and recommend performance-based adjustments.
Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained.
Interface with Operations and Maintenance, assisting with other 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 scopes, technical bases, and installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes involving systems and equipment including AC and DC power systems, large AC motors, transformers, switchgear, Motor Control Centers, voltage regulators, and breakers.
Manage external control-system vendor support as the single point of contact (SPOC).
Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare and present recommendations.
Serve as station PTAC.