Engineer III (or Senior) - Transmission Planning

Duke Energy Corporation•Raleigh, NC

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position performs engineering work in Duke Energy Carolinas Area Planning to support reliable expansion of the electric transmission system. At the Engineer III level, the role solves complex problems in an engineering specialization with limited supervision, applying fundamental concepts and procedures to increasingly complex and varied work while developing advanced skills and independence. At the Senior Engineer level, the role manages specialized engineering work with minimal supervision, independently identifies problems, develops solutions, and takes action to resolve them, seeking guidance mainly for unusual or complex projects or issues. The role conducts transmission planning studies, develops and maintains system models, coordinates with internal departments and external stakeholders, and provides technical expertise on issues of increasing scope and complexity. It also supports regulatory alignment, interconnection studies for large-load facilities, and effective planning and delivery of engineering projects. The position is hybrid: work is performed remotely and onsite after onboarding, with employees expected to work at their assigned Duke Energy facility an average of three full workdays per regular workweek and live within a reasonable commute of no more than 50 miles one way.

Requirements

For Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or state registration as a Professional Engineer; a master's degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's engineering degree.
For Engineer III: Minimum of 4 years of engineering work experience.
For Senior Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or state registration as a Professional Engineer; a master's degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's engineering degree.
For Senior Engineer: Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience without Professional Engineer certification, or 5 years with Professional Engineer certification.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's, master's, or PhD in Electrical Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
Proficiency in engineering theories and principles.
Experience in transmission planning activities, studies, and related software such as PSSE and TARA.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
Experience in the electric utility industry.
Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards such as TPL-001, FAC-008, MOD-032, and MOD-033.
Proficiency in project management principles.

Responsibilities

Perform transmission planning steady-state power flow studies using PSSE and TARA software.
Determine the causes of criteria violations and develop efficient solutions and upgrades.
Build and update models of the existing and future transmission system.
Coordinate with personnel in internal departments to achieve and implement transmission planning projects and goals.
Support other internal departments with transmission-planning-related issues and questions.
Represent Duke Energy in industry-led activities, including work with SERC and NERC regulatory groups to align processes with regulatory requirements.
Coordinate with account managers and developers of large-load facilities seeking interconnection to the Duke Energy Carolinas transmission system to ensure accurate model data for system impact studies.
Provide engineering and technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems of increasing scope and complexity, including issues outside typical responsibilities.
Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to accomplish business goals and objectives.
Prepare accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches for defined problems and analyses of increasing scope and complexity.
Conduct engineering and related studies and complete non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight, independently managing project schedules and interfaces.
Design, operate, and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
Apply fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures and technical and analytical competencies to assignments of increasing complexity.
Develop positive working relationships to coordinate work activities effectively; communicate effectively orally and in writing; and maintain accurate records and files.
Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally.