Principal Engineer – Transmission Planning Carolinas

Duke Energy Corporation•Raleigh, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Principal Engineer position is the expert level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve the most complex problems, manage work and provide oversight in engineering areas of specialization, with wide latitude for un-reviewed work. Assignments at this level require the highest level of critical thinking to resolve high-impact, complex and /or cross functional problems. The Principal Engineer is expected to have advanced skills, work independently and is considered an industry expert in their discipline or in a particular field. Employees in the Principal Engineer position consult on strategic and highly complex work. The Principal Engineer will increase external industry engagement with federal and state regulations, specifically those associated with large loads and inverter-based resource penetration, and influence development of industry standards. This role will actively participate in SERC Engineering and Technical meetings, NERC workshops, and a variety of industry forums including NATF, EEI, EIPC, EPRI, IEEE and local/regional planning organizations - CTPC and SERTP. The role will support drafting of industry or NERC standards or compliance filings for FERC Orders. The role will help evolve planning in use of probabilistic, scenario-based approaches and multi-value benefits justification for projects, latest technology trends, study methodologies, and modeling practices. The role will use out-of-the-box thinking, work with other grid planning NERC standards SMEs and Industry topic SMEs to educate organization of strong technical understanding and develop new processes. The role will use critical evaluation to provide technical leadership and guidance to enable planning engineers to comply with NERC standards, regulations and internal processes. The role would support organization in performing transmission studies if needed, develop transmission solutions and interface with other groups and Duke Energy customers.

Requirements

Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND PE AND 12 years minimum engineering experience
A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree
Nuclear may require additional requirements, such as either Professional Engineer registration, a Masters Degree in a technical discipline, SRO certification, an RO or SRO license, or Technical Nuclear certification
Power Generation Operations may substitute an applicable PhD

Nice To Haves

Masters or PhD in Electric Power Systems
Extensive transmission planning experience
Experience with transmission planning analysis software such as PSSE, TARA, PSCAD applications supporting the advanced functions.
Experience pertinent to jurisdictional Transmission Planning processes, and associated FERC Orders and NERC Standard Requirements
Experience with developing new corporate or industry standards and compliance filings
Experience working in the Electric Utility power transmission systems and understanding of Transmission work processes
Have working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards, FERC Orders and Tariff
Understanding of Energy Control Center and Grid Management processes
Understanding EMS/SCADA substation and field device operations characteristics
Must be able to collaborate with external organizations and across multiple internal departments
Demonstrated advance knowledge and aptitude in applicable computer systems
Demonstrated effective communication skills with ability to relate to all types of people including state regulators and large stakeholder groups
Demonstrated effective conflict management skills
Demonstrated champion for working safely in an injury free culture
Demonstrated effective interpersonal skills
Processes Core business process understanding and process development experience
Demonstrated ability to implement and lead others through change
Mastery of existing and emerging organizational technologies, issues, processes and practices.
Demonstrated leadership within Duke Energy and in the Industry.
Skilled in principles of project management.
Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.

Responsibilities

Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of high impact, complex and/or cross-functional problems at a corporate or industry level in their area of expertise
Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities where little to no standardization exists; handles unique situations
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards relative to a corporate or industry level in their field of expertise
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards relative to a corporate or industry level in their field of expertise
Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating high-impact complex projects
Applies extensive technical expertise to manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the company's competitive position
Possesses expert knowledge of the organization
Demonstrates a mastery of existing and emerging organizational technologies, issues, processes and practices
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
Maintains accurate records and files
Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally
Coaches and mentors other engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals
Provides technical leadership and direction on a corporate or industry level in their field of expertise