Lead Electrical Design Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation

. Develop the scope, technical basis, installation, and testing requirements for electrical engineering design changes .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timeHartsville • South Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering design changes, project management, and technical documentation while ensuring compliance with nuclear industry standards and safety protocols.

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Nuclear Power Plant ExperienceProfessional Engineer RegistrationETAP Software ProficiencyEngineering Project ManagementNuclear Industry Cyber Security Knowledge

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Hard Skills

Electrical Engineering DesignTechnical Report PreparationEngineering Problem SolvingProject SchedulingEngineering Calculations

Soft Skills

MentoringOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Tools & Technologies

ETAP Software

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer RegistrationSRO CertificationTechnical Nuclear Certification

Industry Keywords

Nuclear IndustryCyber Security Control PracticesEmergency Response OrganizationUnescorted Access/Security Clearance

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Cyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop the scope, technical basis, installation, and testing requirements for electrical engineering design changes
Provide engineering expertise and guidance to identify, analyze, and resolve increasingly complex problems
Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
Conduct engineering studies and complete routine and complex engineering projects with minimal oversight
Design, operate, and maintain electrical systems with moderate impact on existing systems
Manage project schedules and interfaces
Coordinate work activities and maintain accurate records and files
Mentor less experienced engineers
Fill in during the department manager's absence
Support company goals and represent the company professionally
Conduct plant system walkdowns and provide field support for modification implementation

Requirements

What you’ll need

1 year of nuclear power plant experience
Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or state registration as a Professional Engineer
Master's degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's engineering degree
Lead-level nuclear qualification: Professional Engineer registration, or a master's degree in a technical discipline, SRO certification, RO or SRO license, or Technical Nuclear certification
Ability to achieve nuclear site Unescorted Access/Security clearance
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Working knowledge of ETAP software
Knowledge of nuclear industry cyber security control practices
Ability to wear required personal protective equipment
Ability to fulfill possible Emergency Response Organization responsibilities, callouts, on-call rotation, and Fit for Duty requirements
Occasional overnight travel and 5–15% travel
Additional hours during scheduled refueling outages

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Relocation assistance, as applicable
Hybrid work arrangement
Flexible 10-hour workdays, Monday–Thursday