Sr Mechanical Engineer - Regional Services FL

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This is the 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 use of concepts and procedures . They identify problems, develop solutions and take actions to resolve. Senior Engineer represents a level at which career may stabilize for many years.

Regional Services Engineering provides project engineering support for generating facilities (coal, combined cycle, natural gas, solar, and simple cycle) across the Florida service territory with ~11,000MW generating capability. Additionally, Regional Services Engineering provides technical support as needed for emergent or medium term plant issues.

Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Florida Duke Energy facility.

Responsibilities

• 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.

• 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.

Required/Basic Qualifications

To successfully perform duties and responsibilities:

• 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.  Experience must have been attained at a "Fully Meets" performance level.  

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Ability and desire to mentor junior engineers to aid in their technical development

• Professional Engineering License

• Passing grade on Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam

• Prior experience in the utility industry (Simple Cycle, Combined Cycle, and Steam Plants)

• Prior engineering experience with typical power plant equipment such as pumps, pipes, valves, heat exchangers, turbines, etc.

• Power plant maintenance and/or operational experience

• Prior OEM or aftermarket experience

• Prior experience providing engineering services for the utility industry

• Knowledge/experience in ASME Boiler Codes & Programs (ASME Section I and B31.1)

• Knowledge/experience of AISC, ACI, ASCE, AWS, IBC, ASTM, ASME and other applicable codes and standards.

• Knowledgeable in thermal performance

• Knowledgeable in power plant water chemistry

• Proficient in engineering theories and principles

• Proficient in thermodynamic theories and principles

• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations,

• Knowledge/experience in hydraulic modeling software and analysis

• Knowledge/experience in tank/vessel inspections and requirements

• Capable of learning quickly, working independently and in a team environment

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adapt to constant changing of work needs and priorities.

• Demonstrated ability to effectively prioritize multiple assignments

• Ability to satisfactorily meet the physical job requirements including walking, bending, kneeling, crawling, pushing, pulling and climbing ladders at elevated heights and tight spaces.

• Understanding of basic principles of project management

Specific Requirements

• 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

Travel Requirements

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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

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