Senior Mechanical Engineer-Midwest

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PMC is the Project Management and Construction group within Duke Energy, responsible for building new power generation assets.  PMC Engineering provides leadership and oversight of contract engineering resources during all phases of Duke Energy’s major projects (development, design, execution, commissioning and closeout).  As part of Duke Energy’s broader strategy to meet rising customer demand and decarbonize the grid, PMC is actively planning and building solar, bulk energy storage (batteries), simple cycle and combined cycle generating facilities.  Additionally, PMC is developing projects for advanced nuclear, hydro pumped storage, carbon capture, LNG storage and potentially, offshore wind. 

The Senior Engineer is at the mid-career level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level manage work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision.  The Senior Engineer is 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 use of concepts/procedures and identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve.  The Senior Engineer also serves in an advisory role, providing guidance to other engineers and project managers.  This Senior Mechanical Engineering position reports to the Manager, PMC New Generation Engineering.

Responsibilities:

The Engineer works as a member of the project team to support of all phases of major projects, from initial project scoping/development to performance testing and final project close-out.  These responsibilities include:

• Support development of major project scope and EPC bid package. –
• Support cost estimate, schedule, risk analysis, bid evaluation and contract development.
• Provide engineering oversight to ensure compliance with project contract and design criteria.
• Provide engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of complex problems.
• Handle differing situations which require searching for solutions within area of expertise.
• Participate in design reviews, drawing reviews, construction support, resolution of technical RFIs, commissioning support, performance testing and project warranty support.
• Conduct engineering related studies.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards relative to area of assignment.
• Assist 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.
• Develop positive internal and external working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.  Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills.  Maintain accurate records and files
• Keep abreast of new developments, technologies procedures and equipment.
• Coach and mentor other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.
• Represent 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.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer. 

Desired Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of power plant processes including high energy steam systems, HRSGs, combustion turbines, steam turbine generators, pumps, condensers, cooling towers, chillers, and similar mechanical equipment.
• 6+ years of power plant experience with emphasis on operations and project execution
• Skilled in principles of project management in the utility industry.
• Combined cycle power plant design
• Familiar with power plant operation
• Thermal Performance Analysis experience
• Familiar with ASME PTC 22 and overall plant performance testing.
• Familiar with system modeling software (Themoflex, Fathom, Arrow).
• Professional Engineering certification.