Lead Engineer - TGS Generator Engineer

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Turbine and Generator Services’ (TGS) vision is to Optimize the reliability and cost of Regulated Renewable Energy’s (RRE) centerline assets through data-driven technical solutions, collaboration and oversite.

Duke Energy Turbine and Generator Services (TGS) are committed to relentlessly and purposefully leveraging people, information, technology and analytical techniques to identify, address and prevent any issue that could contribute to a major centerline event. Turbine and Generator Engineering is charged with accurately scoping outages and responding to emergent plant needs regarding their Turbines and Generators, or supporting system. We provide these stations with recommendations based on our expertise and historical data.

The Turbine and Generator Services Engineer is responsible for being the technical conscience of the fleet through the application of mechanical engineering principles and leveraging analytics to create data driven solutions.

The Lead Engineer is at the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work. The Lead Engineer serves in lead roles providing guidance to others. They are also expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently.

This position can be based in the Carolinas, Florida, or in the Midwest

Basic / Required Qualifications

- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

- 8 years related work experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

- Skilled in engineering theories and principles

- Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.

- Good written and oral communication skills.

- Skilled principles of project management.

- Experience in the utility industry.

- Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.

Working Conditions

- Field Mobility Classification – Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.

- This position can be based in the Carolinas, Florida, or in the Midwest

- Perform work in a power plant or office environment.

- Occasional overtime including nights, weekends and holidays if required.

- Exposure to mechanical, electrical, noise or other industrial hazards, and utilize appropriate protective equipment as needed.

Specific Requirements

- Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE

- Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience

- Nuclear may require either Professional Engineer registration, a Masters Degree in a technical discipline, SRO certification, an RO or SRO license, or Technical Nuclear certification.

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

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Thursday, August 21, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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

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