Lead Engineer - Substation

Duke Energy•Lake Mary, FL

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Lead Engineer – Substation provides technical leadership and oversight for substation electrical (physical) design work performed by internal and contract engineering resources. Projects include modifications, expansions, and development of new Duke Energy electric substations in Florida. The position reviews engineering design packages, develops and implements engineering processes, trains and mentors engineers, and leads teams. This role is at the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. The Lead Engineer independently solves complex problems, manages work, and provides technical leadership in areas of specialization with minimal supervision and increased latitude for unreviewed work. The position guides others, applies advanced engineering judgment, and works effectively across internal teams and external engineering partners. The position is based out of the Lake Mary, Florida office and is hybrid after the onboarding period. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute of their designated Duke Energy facility, no more than 50 miles one way, and are expected to work onsite an average of three full workdays per regular workweek, as directed by their manager. Travel is 5–15%.

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.
Strong knowledge of high-voltage power system engineering theories, principles, and substation design practices.
Experience providing technical oversight and reviewing substation physical designs, including general arrangements, equipment layouts, elevations, sections, AC schematics, conduit layouts, grounding layouts, bills of material, and construction details.
Advanced knowledge of high-voltage substation equipment and its applications, including power transformers, circuit breakers, switches, capacitor banks, reactors, instrument transformers, surge arresters, station service equipment, and bus systems.
Ability to review, validate, and provide technical guidance on substation grounding, lightning protection, AC station service design, cable sizing, raceway, and illumination calculations and designs.
Ability to interpret fault studies.
Familiarity with applicable substation design codes and standards, including IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and utility-specific design criteria and practices.
Experience leading technical reviews of vendor drawings, bills of material, and engineering deliverables.
Ability to lead cross-functional coordination and support engineers in resolving complex design, construction, and field issues.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, establish consistent engineering practices, and provide technical guidance on complex or nonstandard substation designs.
Experience providing oversight and direction to internal and contract engineering resources.
Skilled in project management principles and coordinating work across multiple stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to clearly communicate technical expectations and decisions.
Skilled in using substation electrical (physical) engineering design tools, including AutoCAD, WinIGS, and Inventor.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Involvement with industry technical committees.

Responsibilities

Provide technical leadership and oversight for substation electrical (physical) design work performed by internal and contract engineering resources.
Review engineering design packages and technical deliverables.
Develop and implement engineering processes and promote consistent engineering practices.
Train, mentor, and provide technical guidance to engineers.
Lead teams and cross-functional coordination, helping engineers resolve complex design, construction, and field issues.
Provide oversight and direction to internal and contract engineering resources while maintaining quality, schedule, and technical consistency.
Review and provide technical guidance on substation physical designs, equipment applications, grounding, lightning protection, station service, cable sizing, raceway, and illumination designs and calculations.
Lead technical reviews of vendor drawings, bills of material, and engineering deliverables for accuracy, constructability, operability, and compliance with project requirements.
Research complex engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, and present technical recommendations.
Interpret fault studies.