Lead Engineer - PGO Grid Automation

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

22h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is accountable for development of advanced automation solutions within the Power Grid Operations Distribution (PGO-D) system. Your role would be developing, testing, and commissioning of planned island (microgrid) automation controllers, energy storage gateways, high-speed switching edge controllers, and other non-standard projects. The Lead Engineer is at the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering
In addition to required degree, eight (8) years related work experience
Professional Engineer
Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and PE
Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated leadership skills to establish, maintain, and grow a motivated and productive staff
Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately using oral and written communications
Working knowledge of SEL RTAC Programming with experience on developing, testing, and commissioning complex projects
Working knowledge of industrial communications protocols such as Modbus, DNP3, etc
Familiarity with IEC 61850 – GOOSE, Sampled Value (SV) protocols
Familiarity with Relay IEC 61131 (Structured Text) Programming
Strong knowledge of 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, PSCAD, RSCAD
Working knowledge of Duke Energy specific software: DSCADA, Distribution Management System, and planning tools.
Familiarity with Duke Energy business systems such as Maximo

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.
Provide routine technical guidance to internal staff and other teammates
Interfacing with and managing external engineering consultants on various projects
Provides telecom expertise and guidance to develop or revise solutions needed for Operational Technology (OT) projects
Support the Control Hardware in the Loop lab for testing and development
This role will also be engaged in technical policy development with leading industry organizations such as EPRI, and IEEE.
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
Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally