Electrical Lead Engineer - Power Electrical Systems
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Onsite
locations
Terrell, NC
time @type
Full time
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End Date: September 4, 2026 (14 days left to apply)
job requisition id
R41060
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In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, September 3, 2026
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The Lead Engineer is at the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work. The Lead Engineer serves in lead roles providing guidance to others. They are also expected to have advanced skills and can work independently. This position will support Marshall Steam Station as the Electrical System Owner.
Responsibilities
Serving as the site subject matter expert for electrical systems.
Monitoring and trending system/component performance.
Directing onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues.
Evaluating preventative maintenance (PM) program performance and recommending performance-based adjustments.
Ensuring regulatory compliance is maintained
Interface with operations & maintenance, assisting with any other electrical/control system challenges and needs
Coordinating cross functionally with other departments (such as Regional Engineering, Transmission, Maintenance & Operations) to ensure system concerns, schedules, budgeting, and related issues are properly addressed.
Maintain plant risk grid for system/equipment responsibilities
Interfacing with external vendors to ensure technical issues are properly resolved.
Evaluates Fleet Operating Experience and industry learnings to improve Equipment Reliability.
Support project management by developing the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for engineering design changes, which include but are not limited to AC power systems, DC power systems, Large AC motors, Transformers, Switchgear, Motor Control Centers, Voltage Regulators, Breakers, etc.
Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Serve as station PTAC
Basic/ Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in engineering
8 years related work experience
Professional Engineer
Desired Qualifications
Understanding basic engineering theories and principles.
Understanding basic 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.
Understanding of basic principles of project management.
Experience in the utility industry.
Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
Ability to use Power Plan to build and process projects
Ability to use Maximo to write WOs for equipment repairs and process PR WO's to order materials or services for the site.
Preferred Skills
Communication, Control Equipment, Cybersecurity, Electrical Equipment, Electrical Power Distribution, Electrical Systems
Working Conditions
Onsite Mobility Classification- Work will be performed at a company facility.
?Specific Requirements
Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and PE
Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
Professional Engineer registration
A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
LI - CM1
LI - Onsite
Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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