Duke Energy Corporation · 18 hours ago
Lead Engineer-PMC (Project Management and Construction)
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff
8+ years expDuke Energy Corporation is committed to making a difference in people's lives and is looking for a Lead Engineer in their Project Management and Construction group. The Lead Engineer will provide leadership and oversight for major projects, ensuring effective planning, problem-solving, and compliance with engineering standards.
Clean EnergyEnergyHardwareHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
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
Preferred
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
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Company
Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian D. Savoy
EVP & CFO
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Steve Immel
VP Carolina Coal Generation
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