Senior Engineer - NGBU Transmission Engineering

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Build 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.

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 position will be responsible for the design of new assets and support of existing systems in Nashville, Tennessee. 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 the construction of various gas facilities.

The Senior Engineer position is a career/senior level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of specialization with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. They are fully competent in the use of concepts and procedures. They identify problems, develop solutions, and take actions to implement those solutions. Senior Engineer represents a level at which career may stabilize for many years.

Responsibilities & Duties

With minimal supervision, the Senior Engineer:

• 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.
  
  

Basic/Required Qualifications

• 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.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• 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&ID).
• 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.
  
  

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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