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Important Application Submission Information In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. This position is located at the IGCC facility near Edwardsport, Indiana. The Gasification Area Engineer is responsible for daily oversight of process equipment with emphasis on equipment performance, technical troubleshooting, and communication of required and recommended maintenance practices. This position will assess, propose, and complete improvement projects consistent with departmental goals and participate in the implementation of Process Safety Management (PSM) practices for this area. Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: Provide technical assistance/troubleshooting in resolving design, operation and maintenance problems and contact internal and external experts as required. Review of data such as flow, pressure, and temperature, to ensure appropriate process conditions are being met Work within a team environment to provide support of plant equipment. Successful candidate should model Environmental, Health, and Safety principles, focus on unit availability and reliability, and develop simple engineering solutions to complex problems. Other duties include the preparation of various professional reports and documents such as specifications, calculations, procedures, and equipment evaluations. Conducts engineering and related studies. Strives to continually improve job-related, technical, engineering, and professional knowledge, skills and performance. Participation in Process Safety Management activities such as management of change, process hazard analyses, and incident investigations. Basic Qualifications Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree. Working Conditions Office and plant environment with exposures to hot and cold temperatures, noise, fly-ash, coal dust, fumes, confined spaces, and extreme heights, working around pressurized, rotating, and energized equipment. Base work hours are dayshift, 8 hours per day; 5 days per week, or 9 hour days with every other Friday off, additional overtime may be required to support projects, plant outages and emergent problems. Must be able to support / participate in site specific engineering on-call rotation. Desired Qualifications Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles. Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations Demonstrated ability to perform process support and field troubleshooting of equipment. Demonstrated ability to create, review and comment on equipment specifications and drawings Demonstrated organizational/planning skills, with ability to multi-task and set work priorities Demonstrated ability to develop simple engineering solutions to complex problems, while satisfying applicable code requirements Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills with craft, supervision, engineering, and management personnel Experience and demonstrated written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings and provide direction to others. Proficient understanding of thermodynamic principles, heat and mass balances, and steam properties. Proficient in applying principles of project management. Adaptable to various work environments and work cultures. Willingness to attend training classes to further technical aptitude, as well as conduct training classes to help broaden knowledge base and experience. Specific Requirements Mandatory Hearing Protection Program Ability to satisfactorily meet the physical job requirements including walking, bending, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders, working in hot or cold temperatures, exposure to dust, exposure to noise, and lifting up to 50 lbs. Must pass respiratory physical, and be able to wear all required PPE (including but not limited to full- and half-face respirators and safety harness) Work weekends, holidays, overtime, and callouts as needed This position has a safe working weight restriction of 275 lbs as an essential function of the job. Travel Requirements 5-15% Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes Represented/Union Position No Visa Sponsored Position No Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility Current Duke Energy Employees Current employees should utilize the internal career page to apply for available job postings Job Alerts Learn how to set up job alerts here. Future Interest Stay connected with Duke Energy by joining our Talent Community. Share your information and take the first step towards a brighter future with us! My Applications Check on the status of your application on your Candidate Home page. Need Assistance? View a step-by-step application guide for assistance in completing the process. Contact our team for questions on our hiring process. Diversity & Inclusion Read about our commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. 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