Duke Energy Corporation

Electrical Lead Engineer - Power Electrical Systems

Duke Energy Corporation$110K — $130K *
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • 8 years of relevant engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer (PE) registration
  • Experience in the utility industry
  • Ability to communicate effectively across diverse backgrounds

Responsibilities

  • Serve as site subject matter expert for electrical systems
  • Monitor and trend system performance
  • Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting of emergent issues
  • Evaluate and adjust preventative maintenance (PM) program performance
  • Ensure regulatory compliance is upheld
  • Interface with operations and maintenance on electrical/control system challenges
  • Coordinate with cross-functional departments on system concerns and scheduling

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided as applicable
  • Onsite mobility classification - work performed at company facility
  • Non-union position allowing for broader operational flexibility
  • Opportunity to work in a leadership role with minimal supervision
  • Engagement with a variety of technical challenges in a utility setting
Full Job Description
Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2026

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 can work independently. This position will support Marshall Steam Station as the Electrical System Owner.

Responsibilities
  • Serving as the site subject matter expert for electrical systems.
  • Monitoring and trending system/component performance.
  • Directing onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues.
  • Evaluating preventative maintenance (PM) program performance and recommending performance-based adjustments.
  • Ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained
  • Interface with operations & maintenance, assisting with any other electrical/control system challenges and needs
  • Coordinating cross functionally with other departments (such as Regional Engineering, Transmission, Maintenance & Operations) to ensure system concerns, schedules, budgeting, and related issues are properly addressed.
  • Maintain plant risk grid for system/equipment responsibilities
  • Interfacing with external vendors to ensure technical issues are properly resolved.
  • Evaluates Fleet Operating Experience and industry learnings to improve Equipment Reliability.
  • Support project management by developing the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, which include but are not limited to AC power systems, DC power systems, Large AC motors, Transformers, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Voltage Regulators, Breakers, etc.
  • Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
  • Serve as station PTAC


Basic/ Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in engineering
  • 8 years related work experience
  • Professional Engineer


Desired Qualifications
  • Understanding basic engineering theories and principles.
  • Understanding basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
  • Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Understanding of basic principles of project management.
  • Experience in the utility industry.
  • Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
  • Ability to use Power Plan to build and process projects
  • Ability to use Maximo to write WOs for equipment repairs and process PR WO's to order materials or services for the site.

Preferred Skills

Communication, Control Equipment, Cybersecurity, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power Distribution, Electrical Systems

Working Conditions
  • Onsite Mobility Classification - Work will be performed at a company facility.


Specific Requirements

  • Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and PE
  • Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
  • Professional Engineer registration
  • A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.


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Travel Requirements
5-15%

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.

About Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States. Its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure business unit serves approximately 7.5 million customers located in six states in the Southeast and Midwest.

Duke Energy Corporation Careers

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$1.3 billion
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