Lead Mechanical Engineer (North/South Carolina location options)

About this role

Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly

Work Environment

• —, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and

Benefits

• —.Note: Charlotte, NC is the preferred location for this position but other locations will be considered throughout North and South Carolina.PMC is the Project Management and Construction group within Duke Energy, responsible for building new power generation assets. PMC Engineering provides leadership and oversight of contract engineering resources during all phases of Duke Energy’s major projects (development, design, execution, commissioning and closeout). 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 (batteries), simple cycle and combined cycle generating facilities. Additionally, PMC is developing projects for advanced nuclear, hydro pumped storage, carbon capture, LNG storage and potentially, offshore wind.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.

Responsibilities

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

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.
• —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 the area of assignment.
• —Conduct engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects; apply extensive technical expertise to manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the organization’s competitive position.Possess and apply a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrate ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and develop standards relevant to area of assignment.
• —Support the development of major project scopes and EPC (Engineering, Procurement and Construction) bid packages.
• —Support cost estimating, scheduling, risk analysis, bid evaluation, and contract development.
• —Provide engineering oversight to ensure compliance with project contracts and design criteria.
• —Participate in design reviews, drawing reviews, construction support, resolution of technical RFIs, commissioning support, performance testing, and project warranty support.
• —Build positive internal and external relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• —Demonstrate strong oral and written communication

Skills

• —Maintain accurate records and files.Stay current on new developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment.Coach and mentor other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.
• —Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally.Basic/Required QualificationsMust have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND/OR a PEMinimum of 8 years of engineering experienceA Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Qualifications

• —:Extensive knowledge of power plant design and processes including high energy steam systems, HRSGs, combustion turbines, steam turbine generators, pumps, condensers, cooling towers, chillers, and similar mechanical equipment.8+ years of power plant

Experience

• —with an emphasis on operations and project execution in the utility industry.
• —Strong understanding of engineering theories and principles.

Experience

• —researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and preparing and presenting recommendations.Familiarity with ASME PTC 22 and overall plant performance testing.

Experience

• —with system modeling software (Thermoflex, Fathom, Arrow) and thermal performance analysis.Demonstrated effective written and verbal communication

Skills

• —.Demonstrated expertise in project management, decision making, critical thinking, and problem solving.Project related work

Experience

• —: risk management, project leadership, strong collaboration, oversight.

Work Environment

• —:Hybrid work model with 2-3 days per week in the office or at project sites.Travel

Requirements

• —:Travel 15-25%#LI-PG1#LI-HybridTravel Requirements15-25%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)YesRepresented/Union PositionNoVisa Sponsored PositionNoPlease note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required