Lead Engineer - PMC Project Engineering – New Gas Generation

About the role

PMC is the Project Management and Construction group within Duke Energy, responsible for building new power generation assets. This includes renewable solar and bulk energy storage, new simple and combined cycle turbines, and projects for advanced nuclear, pumped storage hydro, and other emerging technologies. The role involves the development, design, construction, and commissioning of new generating facilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of complex problems in area of expertise.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and develops standards relevant to area of assignment.
• Keeps abreast of new developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Coaches and mentors other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.

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.
• Professional Engineer licensure required (current standing).
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the utility industry – Preferably gas fired Simple Cycle and Combined Cycle.
• Skilled in engineering theories and principles.
• Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to apply managerial and leadership concepts and techniques (plan, execute, direct, coach, mentor, evaluate and control).
• Demonstrated expertise in Project Management, Decision Making, Critical Thinking, and Problem Solving.
• Project related work experience: Risk Management, Project Leadership, Strong Collaboration, Oversight, Construction Management knowledge, Expertise in project related Scheduling, Cost Controls, Quality, Risk, Masters – business (MBA), project management, or equivalent, PMI (PMP) / CMII / AACE / Utility Technical Certifications, Contractors License.
• Willingness to travel the geographic territories of Duke Energy as projects may be system wide.