Lead Engineer

Overview

Lead engineer mentors staff, oversees transmission projects, solves complex engineering problems.

Key Responsibilities

• mentoring
• design review
• technical guidance
• process improvement
• project planning
• site visits

Tasks

-Coaches and mentors other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals. -Guide and mentor project engineers through their projects. -Check/review designs and project release documents. -Guides, mentors, and reviews deliverables from project engineers throughout the life cycle of transmission projects. -Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex problems in area of expertise with the ability tovisualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis. -Provide input, improvement suggestions, etc.. to keep design processes and checklists current. -Ensures 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. -Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally. -Attend site visits, as applicable, to support project engineers. -Conducts 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.

Requirements

• pls-cadd
• mfad/hfad
• l-pile
• a-pile
• leadership
• communication

What You Bring

-Good written and oral communication skills. -Proficient in PLS-CADD, MFAD/HFAD, L-Pile/A-Pile. -Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations. -Excellent leadership skills with the ability to mentor teammates of all skill levels, and build team chemistry -Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files. -Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and standards relevant to area of assignment. Keeps abreast of new developments, technologies procedures and equipment. -Understanding of typical transmission line project life cycles. -Skilled in line engineering theories and principles.

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About Duke Energy Corporation

-Grew from a regional power provider into one of America's largest energy holding companies. -Manages a diversified generation portfolio—coal, gas, nuclear, hydro, wind and solar. -Typical projects include grid modernization, pipeline infrastructure, renewable energy build-outs and nuclear operations. -Charlotte headquarters anchors an iconic LEED-Platinum skyscraper reshaping the city skyline.

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Visa Sponsorship

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