Engineer III/Senior Engineer (Energy Storage Engineering)

Duke Energy Corporation•Raleigh, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position provides technical leadership and engineering expertise to support the evaluation, qualification, and deployment of Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) technologies across Duke Energy’s growing energy storage portfolio. It is primarily responsible for technical assessment of major BESS equipment, management of the BESS Approved Vendor List, supplier engagement, and support for project development, execution, and lifecycle planning. The successful candidate works independently with minimal supervision and collaborates with Energy Storage Engineering, Supply Chain, Energy Storage Development, Project Management and Construction, Operations, and external suppliers. The role includes domestic and international travel to supplier facilities and project sites, approximately 15% of the time. The position is hybrid and must be located within Duke Energy’s service area and within a reasonable commute of its regional headquarters in Charlotte, Raleigh, or St. Petersburg.

Requirements

Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a master’s degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor’s engineering degree.
Engineer III: Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
Senior Engineer: Bachelor’s degree in engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a master’s degree in engineering in lieu of a bachelor’s degree.
Senior Engineer: Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience.
Experience with utility-scale BESS technologies and power system engineering.
Familiarity with power system modeling tools such as PSSE, TARA, CYME, PSCAD, DSATools, or MATLAB.
Knowledge of utility interconnection requirements and inverter-based resources (IBR).
Working knowledge of IEEE, NFPA, and UL standards relevant to energy storage and power systems.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Professional Engineer license.
Master’s or PhD in Engineering.
Experience with utility-scale generation, energy storage, solar, or wind technologies.
Experience with supplier qualifications, factory inspections, and FAT testing.
Knowledge of generation interconnection requirements.
Experience with transient stability studies, dynamic modeling, power electronics, or converter controls.
Demonstrated ability to lead technical evaluations, influence stakeholders, and communicate complex engineering concepts.
Strong project management, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Experience evaluating equipment suppliers, conducting FATs, or supporting major equipment procurement.

Responsibilities

Lead technical evaluations of BESS equipment and manage the BESS Approved Vendor List.
Support supplier qualification, including factory visits, supplier audits, and Factory Acceptance Testing.
Partner with Supply Chain on RFPs, supplier evaluations, and equipment procurement strategies.
Assess system designs, equipment performance, lifecycle considerations, spare parts strategies, and augmentation planning.
Support development, detailed design, construction, commissioning, and operational readiness of utility-scale energy storage facilities.
Evaluate technical risks associated with system design, interconnection requirements, controls, metering, and grid integration.
Provide technical due diligence for greenfield and brownfield projects, including feasibility studies, preliminary design reviews, and cost evaluations.
Develop technical reports, engineering recommendations, specifications, and design documentation.
Monitor industry developments and advise internal stakeholders on emerging technologies, standards, and supplier capabilities.
Maintain strong relationships with equipment manufacturers, system integrators, EPC contractors, and internal business partners.
Travel domestically and internationally to supplier facilities and project sites.