Engineer III- Asset Design

Duke Energy•St. Petersburg, FL

18d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Engineer III – Asset Design provides advanced‑level technical oversight and design governance for major projects grid‑hardening initiatives, which includes Lateral Hardening Underground (LHU), Feeder Hardening (FH), Lateral Hardening Overhead (LHO), Overhead‑to‑Underground (UG) conversions, and other capital projects under the Asset Design portfolio. This role ensures safe, compliant, constructible, and schedule‑aligned designs that support Self‑Optimized (SO) and System Performance Program (SPP) grid‑hardening objectives, while coordinating closely with contract engineering partners (CEPs), construction, planning, and specific project management functions.

Requirements

Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND a minimum or four (4) years of engineering experience.
A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Nice To Haves

Direct experience supporting SPP, SO, or similar grid‑hardening / resiliency programs
Experience with UG conversions, lateral hardening strategies, and feeder hardening execution
Familiarity with multi‑year capital program delivery and cross‑functional utility operations
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam
Increasingly proficient in principles of project management
Experience in the utility industry
Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department
Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles
Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations
Good written and oral communication skills

Responsibilities

Serve as the Asset Design technical authority for assigned grid‑hardening programs (LHU, FH, LHO, UG conversions).
Oversee concept, preliminary, and detailed design development performed by CEPs .
Ensure designs meet Duke Energy standards, NESC requirements, constructability expectations, and program scope throughout the design lifecycle.
Validate feeder and lateral design strategies, including tie points, fuse coordination, equipment selection, and system impacts.
Translate SPP / SO targets and scope into executable design packages that align with program scope and delivery schedules.
Support design sequencing, collaborate with construction and provide scope clarity to support multi‑year grid‑hardening execution.
Identify and resolve design risks that could impact schedule, cost, or constructability.
Support and document QA/QC reviews at concept, preliminary, and final design milestones, including: Scope adherence, Standards compliance, Coordination with adjacent work orders, Constructability and field readiness.
Lead or participate in Engineering & Construction (E&CR) walkdowns and incorporate field feedback into final designs.
Provide day‑to‑day technical direction and oversight of Contract Engineering Partners (CEPs) performing Asset Design work.
Resolve design questions, scope clarifications, and technical conflicts in coordination with construction and project teams.
Ensure CEP deliverables meet quality, schedule, and documentation requirements.
Coordinate with Project Management, Resource & Work Management, Construction Management, Planning, and Operations to ensure design alignment with execution plans.
Support constructability reviews and schedule alignment for grid‑hardening work.
Ensure design packages, calculations, and assumptions are clearly documented.
Support internal reporting, milestone tracking, and leadership updates related to SO/SPP design execution.
Contribute to continuous improvement of Asset Design workflows, standards, and job aids.