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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.\nThe 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 have the ability to work independently.\nResponsibilities\nProvides Civil-Structural engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of complex problems with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis.\nEnsures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handles differing situations which require searching for solutions within area of expertise.\nPrepares 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.\nConducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects; applies extensive technical expertise to manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the organizational unit's competitive position.\nPossesses 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.\nDevelops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.\nSupports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.\nCoaches and mentors, other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.\nBasic / Required Qualifications\nMust have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and PE\nMinimum of 8 years of engineering experience\nA Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.\nAdditional Preferred Qualifications\nBatchelor of Science degree in Civil-Structural Engineering from an ABET accredited program\nProficient in engineering theories and principles.\nProficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.\nDemonstrated effective oral and written communication skills including the ability to create and present reports and presentations.\nDemonstrated ability to work with in a diverse and inclusive environment. \nRegistered Professional Engineer.\nAdvanced degree in engineering.\nPrevious work experience providing engineering services for the utility industry.\nPrevious work experience at a power generation facility.\nProficient in principles of project management.\nExperience in the utility industry.\nCapable of learning quickly, working independently and in a team environment.\nDemonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to constant changing work needs and priorities.\nDemonstrated experience showing familiarity and knowledge of AISC, ACI, ASCE, AWS, IBC, ASTM, ASME and other applicable codes and standards.\nDemonstrated ability with STAAD, AutoCAD, and Mathcad.\nDemonstrated ability to effectively handle multiple assignments.\nWorking Conditions\nHybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.\nThis is a Hybrid position with 3 days at an office or plant during a normal work week. Outages or project support may require more frequent visits to the power plants. \nPower plant environment with exposure to hot and cold temperatures, humidity, noise, dust, fumes, confined spaces, and heights.\nWorking around pressurized, rotating, and energized equipment.\nPhysical job requirements include walking, bending, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling, and climbing ladders.\nBase work hours are dayshift 10hrs per day, 4 days per week or an alternate Fridays off schedule. During rare occurrences there may be a need to work weekends, holidays, overtime, and callouts to support outages or emergent problems. \nThe base location for this position is in the Carolinas, Charlotte or Raleigh area, however the hiring manager does have flexibility to adjust as needed within other Duke Energy service areas. \nTravel Requirements\n5-15%Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)\nNoRepresented/Union Position\nNoVisa Sponsored Position\nNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. 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