Mechanical Engineer 1

Duke Energy Corporation • Edwardsport, IN

4d • Onsite

About The Position

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Our Engineers are a vital part of our organization, and we take pride in hiring and training the best in the industry. Duke Energy offers energy services to approximately 7.4 million customers in the Carolinas, Florida, Ohio, Kentucky, and Indiana. Our fleet of power plants has approximately 50,200 megawatts of generating capacity from a variety of fuel sources – from hydroelectric to coal, oil, and natural gas to nuclear. Click here to learn more about Duke Energy. This is an entry level engineering position within Duke Energy’s Engineering job hierarchy. This Engineering position is responsible for Electrical, Control systems, and processes. This includes two GE 7F Combustion Turbines, one GE Steam Turbine and auxiliary equipment such as HRSGs, feed water system and fuel systems. Provide day-to-day operational and maintenance support of the station’s Power Block. Develop preventive maintenance and outage plans, update procedures and technical documents. Identify and manage O&M and capital project scopes. Coordinate with OEMs and internal teams; review inspections and corrective actions. Ensure compliance with PSM Guidelines. Provide engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and technical support. Participate in safety reviews, hazard analyses, and incident investigations. Oversee equipment performance and communicate maintenance needs

Requirements

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
• Valid Drivers License required

Nice To Haves

• Mechanical background.
• PSM facility experience; familiarity with GE turbines/HRSGs
• Ability to review specs/drawings; basic project management skills.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and independent work capability

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day operational and maintenance support of the station’s Power Block.
• Develop preventive maintenance and outage plans, update procedures and technical documents.
• Identify and manage O&M and capital project scopes.
• Coordinate with OEMs and internal teams; review inspections and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with PSM Guidelines.
• Provide engineering analysis, troubleshooting, and technical support.
• Participate in safety reviews, hazard analyses, and incident investigations.
• Oversee equipment performance and communicate maintenance needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees