Lead I & C Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. PMC (Project Management and Construction) is the group within Duke Energy responsible for building new power generation assets and is in the early stages of the largest buildout in the company's history. As part of Duke Energy’s broader strategy to meet rising customer demand and decarbonize the grid, PMC is actively planning and building renewable solar and bulk energy storage, new simple and combined cycle turbines, as well as developing projects for advanced nuclear, pumped storage hydro, and other emerging technologies. PMC is accountable for the development, design, construction, and commissioning of new generating facilities. Within PMC, the Lead I&C Engineer is responsible for the technical management of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met, including scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. This position will manage the DCS purchase, design, and commissioning of the control system for each project. The Lead I&C Engineer provides technical leadership and management for a matrixed team of engineers and other technical staff, offering engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of complex problems, with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis.

Requirements

Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE
Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
State registration as a Professional Engineer.
A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

Nice To Haves

Strong working knowledge Emerson Ovation control system and Allen – Bradley PLCs
Understanding basic engineering theories and principles.
Understanding basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Works as a member of the project team to support all phases of major projects, from initial project scoping and development to final project close-out.
Specifies and procures Emerson DCS equipment.
Develops and reviews the control logic and graphics.
Leads the hardware and software factory acceptance testing.
Supports the development phase of major project scope and EPC bid package.
Supports development with Transmission for interconnection design and ensures project contract documentation aligns with interconnection scope.
Supports cost estimate, schedule, risk analysis, bid evaluation, and contract development.
Provides engineering oversight to ensure compliance with project requirements, contract, and design criteria.
Participates in design reviews, drawing reviews, construction support, resolution of technical RFIs, commissioning support, and project warranty support.
Provides oversight for the construction and programming of the site controls and cyber security assets.
Maintains working knowledge of Cyber Security and NERC CIP regulations.
Maintains compliance with applicable industry standards (ISA, IEEE, NFPA, NERC, etc.).
Provides on-site engineering support for construction and commissioning of projects.
Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity.
Assists in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities under the guidance of higher-level employees.
Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
Maintains accurate records and files.
Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.