Water Strategy Lead Engineer

Description

• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Develops positive internal and external working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex problems in area(s) of expertise with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with the ability to conduct analyses and recommend process enhancements and standards related to area of assignment.
• 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.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, budgeting, scheduling and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handles differing situations which require searching for solutions within area(s) of expertise.
• Coaches and mentors other degreed and non-degreed professionals.

Requirements

• Possesses 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.
• In addition to desired degree, 10 years’ related work experience.
• Requires occasional travel to alternate work locations within the Duke Energy footprint (primarily Carolinas’ service area), including driving with occasional overnight travel required.
• Experience managing contractors.
• Interfaces with water resources and public utility professionals from external organizations (federal and state agencies, local governments, water utilities and non-governmental organizations). Ability to develop and maintain positive working relationships outside Duke Energy is essential to success.
• Requires infrequent travel outside the Duke Energy footprint in the Carolinas with the accompanying overnight stays.
• Experience in the water utility industry and/or working directly with water utilities on relevant issues (e.g., long-range water supply planning; operation of water intakes, treatment facilities or distribution networks; water conservation programs; etc.).
• Public Speaking
• Skilled in principles of project management.
• Problem Solving
• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Communication (listening, verbal, written)
• Demonstrates effective listening, oral and written communication skills.
• Experience or familiarity with hydro project operation and licensing.
• Experience leading diverse stakeholder teams.
• Master’s degree or higher in a related field (e.g., Water Resources Engineering, Management or Administration; Hydrology; Civil Engineering; Environmental Engineering; etc.)
• Experience managing external relationships on behalf of the company.
• Expertise in hydrology and/or water quantity modeling, especially with specific applications in the Carolinas.
• Professional Engineer’s License
• Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Proven collaborative team member.
• Skilled in engineering theories and principles.
• Experience responding to inquiries from the news media, elected officials or governmental agencies.
• 8 years’ related work experience
• Good written, oral and listening communication skills.

Benefits

• Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility. This position is classified as Hybrid, with a general expectation of averaging 2-3 days per week in the office in Charlotte (Duke Energy Plaza).

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance