Senior Engineer – NGBU Transmission Engineering

Overview

The Duke Energy Natural Gas Business Unit (NGBU) supports the energy needs of more than 1.6 million customers in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and the Carolinas. This Senior Engineer position will design new assets and support existing systems in Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, and potentially the Carolinas. Systems may include pipelines, stations, and valve installations. The engineer will specify piping materials, valves, metering, pressure and flow regulation equipment, gas heaters, and other gas monitoring and conditioning equipment.

The engineer will design systems and manage the design work of engineering design firms for larger projects. Daily work includes preparation of standards, writing procedures, and working with field and office staff and other resources to plan, design, bid, and execute construction of gas facilities.

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity both inside and outside the scope of typical responsibility.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate, and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

• 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.
• Six (6) or more years of engineering experience or five (5) years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer. Experience must have been attained at a "Fully Meets" performance level.

• Registered Professional Engineer (PE) or passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals (FE/EIT) exam with intention to achieve registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Familiarity with piping and instrumentation diagrams (P&).
• Mechanical and electrical troubleshooting experience.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management.
• Three or more years of natural gas or energy industry engineering, operations, or construction experience.
• Knowledge of CFR 49 Part 192 - Federal Safety Standards for the Transportation of Natural Gas by Pipeline.
• Proficient in principles of project management.
• Proficient in engineering theories and principles.
• Proficient in 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.

• Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the assigned Duke Energy facility.

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