Engineer III or Senior Engineer - Distribution Capacity Planning

Duke Energy Corporation•Raleigh, NC

2d•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 aligned with company standards and strategic objectives. The primary location is Raleigh, though other locations across the Carolinas East service territory will be considered. The position is classified as hybrid: after onboarding, work is performed remotely and onsite. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute of their assigned Duke Energy facility (no more than 50 miles one way) and are expected to report to that facility as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek. Most travel consists of local or day trips, including routine field visits for detailed studies and troubleshooting and periodic meetings. Travel requirements are 5–15%. Relocation assistance is not provided. The role is not visa sponsored and requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Requirements

Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program and a minimum of 4 years of engineering experience. A master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
Senior Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or PE, and a minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer. A master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
Must possess all basic/required qualifications to be considered.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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.
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency in principles of project management.
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, and develop solutions meeting 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 coordinate work activities effectively and 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.