Engineer III or Senior Engineer - Distribution Capacity Planning

Duke Energy•Raleigh, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Capacity Planning Engineer identifies and develops distribution system infrastructure solutions to support customer load growth, spot load requests, and long-range system capacity needs. The role performs feeder and substation capacity analyses, evaluates load addition requests, conducts fuse coordination reviews, and develops capital project recommendations. It leads development of Grid Plan, Retail Capacity, and System Capacity project scopes in alignment with company standards and strategic objectives. The primary location is Raleigh, with other locations in the Carolinas East service territory considered. The position is hybrid after onboarding, with work performed remotely and onsite. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute—no more than 50 miles one way—from their designated Duke Energy facility and are expected to report there, as directed, an average of three full workdays per regular workweek. Travel is primarily local or day trips, including routine field visits for studies and troubleshooting and periodic meetings. Travel requirements are 5–15%. Availability for storm response is preferred. Relocation assistance is not provided.

Requirements

For Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and at least 4 years of engineering experience. A master's degree in Engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
For Senior Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or PE, and at least 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer. A master's degree in Engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Hybrid employees must live within 50 miles one way of their designated Duke Energy facility and report onsite as required, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek.

Nice To Haves

Proficiency in engineering theories and principles.
Proficiency in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in project management principles.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
Experience in the utility industry.
Knowledge of CYME or a similar distribution system analysis tool.
Knowledge of distribution engineering, planning principles, load forecasting, and capacity planning methodologies.
Experience developing capital project scopes and business justifications.
Availability for storm response.

Responsibilities

Perform feeder and substation studies to identify capacity constraints and infrastructure needs related to load growth.
Develop solutions that meet capacity, voltage, balance, and power factor requirements.
Evaluate large customer load requests and develop solutions that meet customer needs while protecting the distribution grid.
Develop Grid Plan scopes, including capacity uplift, self-optimizing grid, fuse replacement, hydraulic recloser replacement, and other system improvement initiatives.
Develop Retail Capacity and System Capacity project proposals by identifying constraints, evaluating alternatives, and recommending infrastructure investments.
Conduct fuse coordination reviews and provide equipment sizing recommendations for fuses, voltage regulators, and other distribution equipment.
Support load forecasting, long-range planning, and project prioritization activities across the assigned area.
Coordinate with DPAC, Grid Management, Operations, and other stakeholders to develop practical and constructible solutions.
Support temporary switching plans associated with project work to minimize outages and reduce reliance on portable transformers.
Develop positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
Maintain accurate records and files.
Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
Coach and mentor other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.