Senior Electrical Engineer - Project Management and Construction Florida

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St. Petersburg, Orlando area or Crystal River, FL are the preferred locations for this position. Other Duke Energy Florida territory locations may be considered.

Summary

PMC is the Project Management and Construction (PMC) group within Duke Energy, responsible for building new power generation assets. PMC Engineering provides leadership and oversight of contract engineering resources for all phases of Duke Energy's major projects (development, design, execution, commissioning, and turnover to operations). 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 (BESS), simple cycle and combined cycles generating facilities. Additionally, PMC is developing projects for advanced nuclear, hydro pumped storage, carbon capture, LNG storage, and potentially, offshore wind facilities.

Senior Engineer

The Senior Engineer position is the career/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. Senior Engineer represents a level at which career may stabilize for many years. The Senior Engineer positions reports to the Manager, PMC Design Engineering – Electrical.

Responsibilities

• Support the development phase of major project scope and EPC bid package documentation.
• Support the interconnection design and agreements for development stage projects and ensure project contract documentation aligns with interconnection scope.
• Support cost estimate, schedule, risk analysis, bid evaluation and contract development.
• Provide engineering oversight to ensure compliance with project requirements, design criteria, as well as applicable Duke Energy and Industry Standards.
• Participate in design reviews, drawing reviews, construction support, resolution of technical RFIs, commissioning support, performance testing and project warranty support.
• On-site engineering support for construction and commissioning of projects.
• 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 area of assignment.
• Conduct and review power system related studies ensuring accuracy with industry standards and project requirements.
• Assist in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities under the guidance of higher-level employees.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
• Keep abreast of new developments, technologies, procedures, standards and equipment related to areas of assignment.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.
• Required 2 to 3 days per week in the office or at project sites.
• This position is to support projects in the Florida Region of Duke Energy but may support projects in other regions (Midwest and Carolinas). The preferred based location is St. Petersburg, FL. However, the hiring manager will consider assigning a base location in other Florida locations.
• Perform work on a construction site and in an office environment.
• Occasionally mildly strenuous physical activity (extensive walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, etc.)
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, clothing, earplugs, etc.) as needed.
• Travel – 15-25%

Basic/Required Qualifications

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer. A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience (without a Professional Engineer certification) or 5 years of engineering experience (with a Professional Engineer certification).

Desired Qualifications

• Familiar with transmission interconnected renewable resources
• Understanding of applicable NERC (PRC-006, PRC-012, PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-027, PRC-028, PRC-029, PRC-030, CIP-002, and CIP-10) regulations
• Familiar with specifications for major electrical equipment including large power transformers, LV/MV cables, LV/MV switchgear, protective relaying devices
• Experience in power systems modeling using ETAP or SKM
• Experience with design and construction of electrical power systems
• Experience with development of AC and DC schematics for protective relaying systems
• Knowledge of relay settings calculations for protective relays associated with Inverter Based Resources
• Familiar with principles of project management in the utility industry
• Understanding of industry standards including NESC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, and IEEE 2800.
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam and desire to complete PE license.

Specific Requirements

• Valid Driver's License required

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

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