About The Role

Important Application Submission Information

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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.

This position will support Dan River CC & Rockingham CT as the Distributed Controls System/Electrical System owner.

Responsibilities

Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex problems in area of expertise with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis.
Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handles differing situations which require searching for solutions within area of expertise.
Prepares 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.
Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects; applies extensive technical expertise to manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the organizational unit's competitive position.
Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and develops standards relevant to area of assignment. Keeps abreast of new developments, technologies procedures and equipment.
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.
Coaches and mentors, other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.
Resolving emergent technical requests.
Maintaining plant Risk Grid for your systems/equipment.
Providing technical support for station managed Capital and O&M projects.
Oversight of projects managed by the Outage and Projects Support and COSO groups to assure the original intent of the project is met and appropriate stakeholders are given opportunity to help define scope and review design.
Develop the scope, technical basis, installation and testing requirements for 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.
Manage the control/electrical system vendor contracts, including on-call support, maintenance, and parts agreements

Basic / Required Qualifications

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
8 years related work experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

Skilled in engineering theories and principles
Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Skilled principles of project management.
Experience in the utility industry.
Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
Ability to apply basic principles of project management
Controls systems (Ovation, Mark VIE, T3000)
Combustion Turbine & Combined Cycle experience

Specific Requirements

Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE
Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
Registration as a Professional Engineer may be required by some departments. (e.g. Transmission, Distribution, Gas Eng, RRE).
Professional Engineer registration is required
A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

Working Conditions

Onsite Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.

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.