Lead Engineer-PMC (Project Management and Construction)

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PMC is the Project Management and Construction (PMC) group within Duke Energy, responsible for building new power generation assets. PMC Engineering provides leadership and oversight of contract engineering resources for all phases of Duke Energy’s major projects (development, design, execution, commissioning, and turnover to operations). As part of Duke Energy’s broader strategy to meet rising customer demand and decarbonize the grid, PMC is actively planning and building solar, bulk energy storage (BESS), simple cycle and combined cycles generating facilities. Additionally, PMC is developing projects for advanced nuclear, hydro pumped storage, carbon capture, LNG storage, and potentially, offshore wind facilities.

The Lead Engineer is at the specialist level of the engineering classification hierarchy, with advanced skills and the ability to work completely independently. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in the discipline specific area of specialization. They perform duties with minimal supervision and are granted increased latitude for unreviewed work. The Lead Engineer also serves in an advisory role to project managers and departmental executives. This position reports to the Manager, PMC Design Engineering - Electrical.

Responsibilities

The Lead Engineer works as a member of the project team to support all phases of major projects, from initial project scoping and development to performance testing and final project close-out. These responsibilities include:

- Ensure accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handling diverse situations that require specialized problem‑solving within the area of expertise.

- Provide engineering and technical expertise in the identification, analysis, and resolution of complex problems with the ability to assess cost, long-term impacts, and consequences.

- Lead the electrical team during the development phase of major project scope and EPC bid package documentation.

- Support the interconnection design and agreements for development stage projects and ensure project contract documentation aligns with interconnection scope.

- Support cost estimate, schedule, risk analysis, bid evaluation and contract development.

- Provide engineering oversight to ensure compliance with project requirements, design criteria, as well as applicable Duke Energy and Industry Standards.

- Participate in design reviews, drawing reviews, construction support, resolution of technical RFIs, commissioning support, performance testing and project warranty support.

- Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards related to area of assignment.

- Conduct and review power system related studies.

- Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.

- Keep abreast of new developments, technologies, procedures, standards and equipment.

- Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

- Coaches and mentors other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.

Basic Qualifications

- Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND/OR a PE

- Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience

- A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Desired Qualifications

- Extensive knowledge of power plant design and processes including low, medium, and high voltage electrical equipment and systems including, motors, switchgear, MCCs, inverters, transformers, breakers, UPS systems, and similar electrical equipment.

- 8+ years of power plant experience with an emphasis on operations and project execution in the utility industry

- Familiar with specifications for major electrical equipment including large power transformers, LV/MV cables, LV/MV switchgear, protective relaying devices

- Knowledge of relay settings calculations for protective relays associated with Inverter Based Resources

- Understanding of industry standards including NESC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, and IEEE 2800

- Demonstrated expertise in project management, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving

- Experience with construction support and process for large scale utility projects

- Experience in power systems modeling using ETAP or SKM

- Experience with development of AC and DC schematics for protective relaying systems

- Familiar with NERC standards for generation assets

- Familiar with transmission interconnected requirements for new generation assets

Working Conditions

Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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