Duke Energy Corporation

Lead Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation • $110K — $130K *
St. Petersburg, FL 33710In-Person
Energy & Utilities
8 - 10 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program with a minimum of 8 years related experience and a PE license
  • Master's degree in Engineering may substitute for the Bachelor's degree
  • Advanced application of engineering theories and principles
  • Ability to work independently with minimal direction
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and OSI PI Vision (or PI Process Book)
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral

Responsibilities

  • Provide expert guidance on complex Steam Turbine problems and analyze long-term system impacts
  • Develop relationships with stakeholders to prioritize and schedule major maintenance
  • Ensure reliability and predictability goals through efficient outage planning and monitoring
  • Create detailed technical reports and recommend enhancements
  • Provide onsite engineering support during outages and significant events
  • Engage in planning, research, and analysis to enhance asset availability and reliability
  • Apply broad engineering knowledge to propose process improvements and stay updated with emerging technologies

Benefits

  • Relocation assistance provided as applicable
  • Work performed in various field locations with reasonable daily commuting requirements
  • Exposure to industrial environments with necessary protective equipment provided
  • Flexible to work occasional overtime including nights, weekends, and holidays
  • Opportunity for field mobility after the onboarding period
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 Wednesday, August 19, 2026

The Steam Turbine team and TGS are committed to relentlessly and purposefully leveraging people, information, technology and analytical techniques to identify, address and prevent any issue that could contribute to a major centerline event. Steam Turbine Engineering is charged with accurately scoping outages and responding to emergent plant needs regarding their Steam Turbines, Steam Turbine Valves, or supporting system. We provide these stations with recommendations based on our expertise and historical data. The Steam Turbine Engineer is responsible for being the technical conscience of the fleet through the application of mechanical engineering principles and leveraging analytics to create data driven solutions.

The Lead Engineer is at the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level are leaders. They solve complex problems, manage work, and develop innovative ways to streamline processes. Lead engineers are trusted to complete tasks with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work. They are also expected to have a fleet level impact while being responsible for assets in the Carolinas region.

Responsibilities
  • Provides expertise and guidance on the identification, analysis and resolution of complex problems in area of Steam Turbines and the supporting systems, with the ability to visualize long-term impact on a system-wide basis.
  • Develops positive relationships and coordinate with many organizations and individuals to ensure major maintenance is prioritized and scheduled correctly based on historical data and existing technical issues. These groups include OEMs, venders, planners and turbine specialists.
  • Ensures achievement of business reliability and predictability goals through effective outage planning, estimation, scheduling and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handles differing situations which require developing solutions within area of Steam Turbines and the supporting systems.
  • 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.
  • Provides a significant 'boots on the ground' engineering presence during planned or emergent outages and other noteworthy events or evolutions on the centerline assets.
  • When not directly supporting onsite work, the ST Engineer is engaged in planning, research, reviews, root cause analysis, documentation, etc. to support the availability, reliability, and major maintenance planning for these assets.
  • 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.


Specific Actions
  • Provides onsite technical oversite of outage work where necessary.
  • Provides technical oversight at vendor shops for quality assurance.
  • Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, principles, and procedures to show proficiency in technical and analytical competencies.
  • Maintains accurate records and files.
  • Monitors and analyzes computer trends for equipment health to influence future or current maintenance requirements.


Basic Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND 8 years minimum required related work experience and a PE (Professional Engineer License)
  • A Master's Degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.


Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Demonstrates advancing application of engineering theories and principles.
  • Demonstrates ability to work independently with minimal direction.
  • Demonstrates ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects at multiple locations.
  • Increasingly proficient in 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.
  • Experience using OSI PI Vision (or PI Process Book) and Microsoft Office software utilities
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills.


Working Conditions
  • Field Mobility Classification - Work will be performed in various field locations, as needed, after the onboarding period. However, field employees are required to live within a reasonable daily commute to their assigned work location.
  • Perform work in a power plant or office environment.
  • Occasional overtime including nights, weekends and holidays if required.
  • Exposure to mechanical, electrical, noise or other industrial hazards, and utilize appropriate protective equipment as needed.


Travel Requirements
25-50%

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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Learn more about Duke Energy Corporation
Size
27,605 employees
Market Cap
$79 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$23.8 billion
NASDAQ
DUK
* Ladders Estimates

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