Process Engineer I

Duke Energy Corporation•Edwardsport, IN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is located at the IGCC facility near Edwardsport, Indiana. 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. The Process Engineer is responsible for daily oversight of process equipment with emphasis on equipment performance, technical troubleshooting, and communication of required and recommended maintenance practices. This position will assess, propose, and complete improvement projects consistent with departmental goals and participate in the implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) practices for this area. OPEN TO DECEMBER 2026 GRADUATES

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering obtained from an ABET accredited program, OR a Master’s degree in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Chemical or Mechanical Engineering
Minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience
Mandatory Hearing Protection Program
Ability to satisfactorily meet the physical job requirements including walking, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, working in hot or cold temperatures, exposure to dust, exposure to noise, and lifting up to 50 lbs.
Must pass respiratory physical, and be able to wear all required PPE (including but not limited to full- and half-face respirators and safety harness)
Work weekends, holidays, overtime, and callouts as needed
This position has a safe working weight restriction of 275 lbs as an essential function of the job.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
Demonstrated ability to perform process support and field troubleshooting of equipment.
Demonstrated ability to create, review and comment on equipment specifications and drawings
Demonstrated organizational/planning skills, with ability to multi-task and set work priorities
Demonstrated ability to develop simple engineering solutions to complex problems, while satisfying applicable code requirements
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with craft, supervision, engineering, and management personnel
Experience and demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings and provide direction to others.
Proficient understanding of thermodynamic principles, heat and mass balances, and steam properties.
Proficient in applying principles of project management.
Adaptable to various work environments and work cultures.
Willingness to attend training classes to further technical aptitude, as well as conduct training classes to help broaden knowledge base and experience.

Responsibilities

Provide technical assistance/troubleshooting in resolving design, operation and maintenance problems and contact internal and external experts as required.
Review of data such as flow, pressure, and temperature, to ensure appropriate process conditions are being met
Work within a team environment to provide support of plant equipment.
Provide troubleshooting in the field with both operations and maintenance to identify and resolve issues
Successful candidate should model Environmental, Health, and Safety principles, focus on unit availability and reliability, and develop simple engineering solutions to complex problems.
Other duties include the preparation of various professional reports and documents such as specifications, calculations, procedures, and equipment evaluations.
Conducts engineering and related studies.
Strives to continually improve job-related, technical, engineering, and professional knowledge, skills and performance.
Participation in Process Safety Management activities such as management of change, process hazard analyses, and incident investigations.