Engineer I or Engineer II - Transmission

Duke Energy•Plainfield, IN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

These positions may be filled as an Engineer I or one level higher as an Engineer II. This job posting is for Transmission Protection Settings or Controls Engineers to support substation projects across the Duke Energy Indiana Territory. The Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of protection, control, SCADA, and automation systems associated with Duke Energy's transmission substations and switchyards. This role provides engineering support for capital, maintenance, emergent, and grid modernization projects throughout the transmission system. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting projects from concept development through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The role will include assignments in either protection engineering or controls engineering. The Engineer I position solves 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 has knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures. The Engineer II position solves complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. An Engineer II is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer II effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is complex and varied.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
2 years minimum required engineering experience

Nice To Haves

Autodesk software
Substation Engineering
Controls Schematics
Fault modeling software
Schweitzer relay software
Aspen

Responsibilities

Perform Protection Calculations and Coordination to protect the grid
Maintain Relay Database for Midwest Relay assets and settings
Support compliance activities related to relay setting and coordination
Interface with Relay Technicians to support install and commissioning of settings
Conducts engineering and related studies; expected to engage in frequent working group phone calls and face-to-face meetings to coordinate and implement changes as a result of fleet and recognize industry best practices
Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
Maintains accurate records and files
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
Identify opportunities to improve standard control designs and engineering processes
Develop complete control system designs for transmission substations and switching stations
Develop and update schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, panel layouts
Perform AC and DC system calculations
Provide technical support for field troubleshooting and commissioning activities
Learn company standards and design practices for transmission control systems
Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy of project design
Manage project engineering timeline and quality steps