Lead Engineer - PMC Project Engineering – New Gas Generation

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PMC is the Project Management and Construction group within Duke Energy, responsible for building our new power generation assets and is in the early stages of the largest buildout in the history of the company. As part of Duke Energy’s broader strategy to meet rising customer demand and decarbonize the grid, PMC is actively planning and building renewable solar and bulk energy storage, new simple and combined cycle turbines, as well as developing projects for advanced nuclear, pumped storage hydro, and other emerging technologies. PMC is accountable for the development, design, construction, and commissioning of new generating facilities.

Within PMC, Project Engineering is responsible for technical management of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met.  These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. This position is typically under the general direction of a Project Director or Senior PM in a matrixed project organization. The Project Engineer provides leadership of engineers and technical staff within PMC as well as other internal stakeholders for the analysis, development, design and construction of regulated new generation projects. Additionally, this position obtains and manages technical consultants and contingent labor, as needed, to meet team demands.

The Project Engineer serves as the unifying agent providing technical leadership, decision making, management, guidance, direction, coordination, and overall control of technical aspects of projects in accordance with established policies, procedures, systems, and requirements of the Company. Through their technical leadership, the incumbent serves as the technical conscience through all phases of project execution, from development through design, construction, commissioning, and turnover.

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 the ability to work independently.

At Lead level, the Project Engineer is typically assigned individual projects with High/Extreme levels of complexity and risk or a broader portfolio of lower risk projects. These projects typically involve very complex scope, team members who are sourced from multiple organizations, rely on multiple interdependent vendors, and stakeholders that include the Board of Directors, Senior Management, and External Agencies (among others).

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex problems in area of expertise with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handles differing situations which require searching for solutions within area of expertise.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards relative to area of assignment.
• Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects; applies extensive technical expertise to manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the organizational unit's competitive position.
• 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.
• This position will be assigned to the Duke Energy Plaza with a Hybrid Worker mobility classification. The classification of Hybrid Worker carries the expectation of working from the assigned work location or project sites at least three days per week to promote durable professional relationships and support ongoing career development.

Basic/Required 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.

Additional 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).
• Ability to develop and execute individual and team priorities.
• Project related work experience
• Skilled in principles of project management.
• 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

Working Conditions

• Hybrid - The classification of Hybrid Worker carries the expectation of working from the assigned work location or project sites at least three days per week to promote durable professional relationships and support ongoing career development
• Willingness to travel the geographic territories of Duke Energy as projects may be system wide. Total travel 15-25%
• Position will be field based for large and long duration projects after construction start

Location

Charlotte – Duke Energy Plaza

Relocation

Yes

Travel

15-25%

**Travel Requirements**

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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

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