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PMC 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 renewable solar and bulk energy storage, new simple and combined cycle turbines, as well as developing projects for advanced nuclear, pumped storage hydro, and other emerging technologies. PMC is accountable for the development, design, construction, and commissioning of new generating facilities.

Within PMC, Senior I&C Engineer plays a key role in the purchase, design, and implementing of the Distributed Control System (DCS) and the overall controls design for each new project. You will collaborate with multidisciplinary engineering teams and interface with multiple vendors throughout the design of the project to ensure safe and reliable performance of the DCS. This position provides technical leadership in the I&C engineering space within a matrixed team of engineers and other technical staff.

Responsibilities

The 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:

Support development phase of major project scope and EPC bid package.

Support development with Transmission for interconnection design and ensure project contract documentation aligns with interconnection scope.

Support cost estimate, schedule, risk analysis, bid evaluation and contract development.

Provide engineering oversight to ensure compliance with project requirements, contract, and design criteria.

Participate in design reviews, drawing reviews, construction support, resolution of technical RFIs, commissioning support and project warranty support.

Specifying and procuring Emerson DCS equipment. Developing and reviewing the control logic and graphics. Leading the hardware and software factory acceptance testing.

Provide oversight for the construction and programming of the site controls and cyber security assets.

Working knowledge of Cyber Security and NERC CIP regulations

Maintain compliance with applicable industry standards (ISA, IEEE, NFPA, NERC, etc.)

On-site engineering support for construction and commissioning of projects.

Provides 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.

Assists 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.

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.

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.

Prepare 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.

Basic / Required Qualifications

Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

Desired Qualifications

Strong working knowledge Emerson Ovation control system and Allen – Bradley PLCs, or similar control systems
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam and desire to complete PE license.

Working Conditions

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.

Travel – 5-25%

Specific Requirements

Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, clothing, earplugs, fall protection, etc.) as needed.

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Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

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

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