Lead Mechanical Engineer

About This Role

Lead mechanical engineering efforts for the Project Management and Construction group at Duke Energy, focusing on building new power generation assets and overseeing contract engineering resources during all project phases. Work independently on complex problems and provide leadership to others.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Provide engineering and technical expertise in the identification, analysis, and resolution of complex problems, assessing cost, long-term impacts, and consequences.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
• 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.
• 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.
• Coach and mentor other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program OR a PE
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND/OR a PE, or a Master's degree in Engineering.
• Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience.

Nice to Have

• 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.

Skills

* Required skills