Engineer I (Battery Energy Storage and Microgrid Project Development)

Duke Energy • Durham, NC

116d

About The Position

The Engineer I position is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer I position solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. An Engineer I is expected to develop skills and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer I is expected to have knowledge of fundamental concepts of electric power systems. This position will develop engineering and technical skills to support various Duke Energy internal groups in pursuit of self-developing battery energy storage and microgrid projects.

Requirements

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with power system, controls or power electronics focus from an ABET accredited program no later than December 2025.
• A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Nice To Haves

• Master and/or PhD in engineering
• Knowledge of generation interconnection (FERC and State)
• Knowledge of power system study
• Experience in the electric utility industry
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good verbal and written communications skills
• Good organizational skills.
• Ability to control stressful situations and multi-tasking
• Ability to work with diverse teams with different backgrounds and personalities
• Ability to collect and organize data, and apply procedures, read and comprehend technical drawings, graphs, maps, and other technical documents.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to technical matters throughout the development process with a heavy focus on BESS and microgrid siting analysis and design, power system modeling, and integration of distributed energy technologies in Duke Energy regulated jurisdictions.
• Utilize knowledge of BESS and microgrid project engineering, electric generating facilities, utility interconnection requirements, inverter/plant control, metering schemes, power system steady state analysis to evaluate, identify, and mitigate commercial risks associated with proposed project designs.
• Provide engineering support through detailed design, construction, and commissioning of front-of-the-meter distribution connected and transmission connected energy storage projects.
• Support greenfield and brownfield development through site screening and selection, system feasibility studies, preliminary design, cost estimates, and overall technical due diligence.
• Perform power system modeling and analysis utilizing tools such as PSSE/TARA, CYME, CYMCAP, PSCAD, and MATLAB.
• Perform the battery facility design, including but not limited to electrical system design, such as power and energy sizing, creating one-line diagrams, and equipment selection.
• Create and submit interconnection requests for distribution and transmission connected projects and analyze study results.
• Provide technical support and analysis of conductor sizing, capacity testing, reactive power studies, and system protection studies.
• Work with Supply Chain on issuing Requests for Proposals (RFP) for EPC and key equipment components.
• Support efforts to optimize BESS systems design and output.
• Develop techno-economic models to support improvement of project return on investment.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and design plans related to projects and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Stay informed of technology advancements, market trends, best practices, and relevant guidelines and standards related to energy storage technology.
• Maintain equipment supplier relationships and advise Supply Chain and PMC on energy storage technology trends.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree