{"id":"1551422573","title":"Lead Engineer – Gas – PM&C (Project Management & Construction)","posted_at":"2026-11-11T18:12:26.000Z","apply_url":"https://dukeenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/search/job/Charlotte-NC/Lead-Engineer---Gas---PM-C--Project-Management---Construction-_R42390","locations":["Charlotte, NC","Raleigh, NC","Plainfield, IN","St. Petersburg, FL"],"employment_type":"full_time","workplace_type":"hybrid","seniority_level":"senior","description_language":"en","source_name":"workday","source_url":"https://dukeenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/search/job/Charlotte-NC/Lead-Engineer---Gas---PM-C--Project-Management---Construction-_R42390","salary":null,"job_summary":null,"job_description":null,"description_text":"**Important Application Submission Information**\n\nIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, November 29, 2026\n\n**More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.**\n\nBuild an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. 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.\n\nThere are two open positions associated with this job posting. Relocation assistance is available dependent upon the selected candidates and geographic locations.\n\n**Lead I & C Engineer - PMC**\n\n**P*****MC is the Project Management and Construction group within Duke Energy, responsible for building our new power generation assets and is in the early stages of the largest buildout in the history of the company. As part of Duke Energy's broader strategy to meet rising customer demand and decarbonize the grid, PMC is actively planning and building new simple and combined cycle power plants. PMC is accountable for the development, design, construction, and commissioning of new generating facilities.***\n\nWithin PMC, the Lead I&C Engineer is responsible for technical management of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. The lead I&C engineer will manage the DCS purchase, design and commissioning of the control system for each project. This position provides technical leadership and management for a matrixed team of engineers and other technical staff. The lead I&C engineer provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex problems in area of expertise with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis.\n\n**Responsibilities**\n\nThe I&C Engineer works as a member of the project team to support all phases of major projects, from initial project scoping and development to final project close-out. These responsibilities include:\n\nSpecifying and procuring Emerson DCS equipment. Developing and reviewing the control logic and graphics. Leading the hardware and software factory acceptance testing.\n\nSupport development phase of major project scope and EPC bid package.\n\nSupport development with Transmission for interconnection design and ensure project contract documentation aligns with interconnection scope.\n\nSupport cost estimate, schedule, risk analysis, bid evaluation and contract development.\n\nProvide engineering oversight to ensure compliance with project requirements, contract, and design criteria.\n\nParticipate in design reviews, drawing reviews, construction support, resolution of technical RFIs, commissioning support and project warranty support.\n\nProvide oversight for the construction and programming of the site controls and cyber security assets.\n\nWorking knowledge of Cyber Security and NERC CIP regulations\n\nMaintain compliance with applicable industry standards (ISA, IEEE, NFPA, NERC, etc.)\n\nOn-site engineering support for construction and commissioning of projects.\n\nProvides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.\n\nAssists 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.\n\nPossesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.\n\nDevelops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.\n\nEnsures 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.\n\nPrepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.\n\nConducts 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.\n\n**Basic/Required Qualifications**\n\nMust have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and/or current PE\n\nMinimum of 8 years of engineering experience\n\nState registration as a Professional Engineer.\n\nA master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree\n\n**Desired Qualifications**\n\n**Strong working knowledge Emerson Ovation control system and Allen - Bradley PLCs**\n\nWorking knowledge of combustion turbines, boilers (HRSGs), steam turbines, water treatment, and other industrial power equipment.\n\nUnderstanding basic engineering theories and principles.\n\nUnderstanding basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.\n\nGood written and oral communication skills.\n\n**Working Conditions**\n\n**Hybrid (three days/week onsite)** - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. Hybrid employees are required to live within a 50 mile radius of the designated position's Duke Energy location.\n\nTravel - 5-25%\n\n**#LI-PG1**\n\n**#LI-Hybrid**\n\n**Travel Requirements**\n\n15-25%\n\n**Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)**\n\nYes\n\n**Represented/Union Position**\n\nNo\n\n**Visa Sponsored Position**\n\nNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.\n\n**Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.**\n\n[Privacy](https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy)\n\n[Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)](https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form)\n\n[Terms of Use](https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use)\n\n[Accessibility](https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility)","visa_sponsorship":null,"experience_years_min":8,"job_address":null,"job_city":null,"job_state":"NC","job_country":"US","location_lat":35.223309,"location_lng":-80.848085,"closed_at":null,"closes_at":null,"apply_with_ai_eligible":true,"keywords":["recommendations","business goals","documentation","communication","relationships","competitive","engineering","operations","monitoring","onboarding","compliance","standards","strategy","security","hardware","business","customer","leading","testing","privacy","design","Growth"],"company":{"name":"Duke Energy","slug":"duke-energy","logo_url":"https://img.logo.dev/duke-energy.com?token=pk_fWx5G5QrQMm-0Ud8BW3mBg&size=64&format=png","description":"Duke Energy is an electric utility provider that employs relay technicians to construct, maintain, and manage relay systems, protective schemes, controls, and distribution communications.","website_url":"https://www.duke-energy.com/","linkedin_url":"https://www.linkedin.com/company/duke-energy-corporation","glassdoor_url":null,"x_url":null,"instagram_url":null,"youtube_url":null,"github_url":null,"huggingface_url":null,"tiktok_url":null,"crunchbase_url":null,"facebook_url":null,"employee_count_range":"10000+","employee_count":26400,"founded_year":1904,"headquarters":{"address":"525 South Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202, United States","city":"Charlotte, NC","country":"US","lat":35.223309,"lng":-80.848085},"industry":"energy","company_type":"other","total_funding_usd":null,"locations":["4th & Main Street Building","Anderson, SC","Arden, NC","Asheville, NC","Auburndale, FL","Bartow, FL","Belews Creek, NC","Belton, SC","Bowling Green, FL","Brooksville, FL","Castle Hayne, NC","Catawba Nuclear Station","Cayuga, IN","Cayuga, India","Charlotte, NC","Cincinnati, OH","Clarksville, IN","Clarksville, India","Clearwater, FL","Clinton, NC","Crystal River, FL","Duke Energy OBrien Distribution Center","Duke Energy Plaza","Duncan, SC","Dunn, NC","Durham, NC","Edwardsport, IN","Edwardsport, India","Erlanger, KY","Fairfield, OH","Fayetteville, NC","Florence, IN","Florence, SC","Fort Mill, SC","Four Oaks, NC","Franklin, NC","Garner, NC","Goldsboro, NC","Greensboro, NC","Greenville, SC","Hamlet, NC","Harrison, OH","Hartsville, SC","High Springs, FL","Huntersville, NC","Indianapolis, IN","Inverness, FL","Kernersville, NC","Kings Mountain, NC","Lake Buena Vista FL Ops Center","Lake Buena Vista, FL","Lake Mary, FL","Lake Placid, FL","Lake Wales FL Complex","Largo, FL","Little Rock Ops Center","Maiden, NC","Martinsville, India","Matthews, NC","Maxton, NC","Monticello, FL","Mooresboro, NC","Mt Holly, NC","New Bern, NC","New Hill, NC","New Port Richey, FL","Noblesville, IN","Northpoint","Odessa Ops Center","Odessa, FL","Orlando, FL","Owensville, IN","Owensville, India","Panama City, FL","Parish, FL","Plainfield IN Complex","Plainfield, IN","Raleigh, NC","Rockingham, NC","Roxboro, NC","Salisbury, NC","Semora, NC","Seneca, SC","Seymour, IN","Simpsonville, SC","Southport, NC","Spartanburg, SC","St. Petersburg FL Operations","St. Petersburg, FL","Stanley, NC","Terre Haute, IN","Terrell, NC","Toddville Complex","Topton, NC","Travelers Rest, SC","Trenton, FL","Tuckasegee, NC","Union, KY","Various Locations, FL","Various Locations, IN","Various Locations, KY","Various Locations, NC","Various Locations, OH","Various Locations, SC","Virtual Employee, SC","Wachula, FL","Wade, NC","Washington, DC","Wenwood","Whiteville, NC","Wilmington NC Eastern Region","Wilmington, NC","Winston-Salem, NC","York, SC","Zebulon, NC"]},"visa_sponsorship_source":null,"h1b_filings":null,"can_apply":true,"application":null}