Engineer III – PGO Grid Automation

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is accountable for development of advanced automation solutions within the Power Grid Operations Distribution (PGO-D) system. This includes developing, testing, and commissioning of planned island (microgrid) automation controllers, energy storage gateways, high-speed switching edge controllers, and other non-standard projects. The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. An Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Engineering
In addition to required degree, four (4) years related work experience
In lieu of Bachelors degree(s) AND 4 year(s) related work experience listed above, Bachelors degree in another field of study and Masters in Engineering
Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Minimum of 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

Working knowledge of SEL RTAC Programming with experience on developing, testing, and commissioning complex projects
Familiarity with IEC 61850 – GOOSE, Sampled Value (SV) protocols
Familiarity with Relay IEC 61131 Programming
Familiarity network switch configuration, ports/interfaces requirements, VLANs, and protocol support
Fiber network design, components, and integration with field assets
General understanding of electric system protection
Working knowledge of RTDS hardware and integrating equipment for testing
Experience with developing models for power system studies, CYME, ETAP, SKM
Working knowledge of Duke Energy specific software: DSCADA, Distribution Management System, and planning tools.
Practical experience with Duke Energy business systems such as Maximo and Footprints.
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.
Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.

Responsibilities

Provides technical expertise with industrial coding, testing, and deployment
Support field commissioning activities and implementation support for projects
Support automation devices lifecycle management, this includes assessment and firmware management for the purposes of supporting standard updates or cybersecurity initiatives.
Coordinating with key internal stakeholders, such as enterprise standards, system protection, design engineering, DCC Operations, telecom and other key teammates.
Interfacing with external engineering consultants on various projects
Provides telecom guidance to develop or revise solutions needed for Operational Technology (OT) projects\
Support the Control Hardware in the Loop lab for testing and development
Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity
Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities
Deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity
Completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; increasingly competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems
Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately using oral and written communications
Maintains accurate records and files, and Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally