Commercial Electrical Systems Engineer

Duke Energy•Raleigh, NC

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, a company focused on making a difference for millions of people every day. This role offers a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for work, and competitive pay and benefits. The primary location for this position is the Raleigh, NC Office, but other Duke Energy locations will be considered. Depending on qualifications, the position may be filled at a higher level. This position combines detailed electrical engineering and design with project management through the design phase of assigned projects, focusing on energy-related products and services, often on the customer side of the meter. The role involves managing or assisting in managing all project phases to meet objectives including scope, schedule, cost, quality, environment, safety, communication, security, and integration. The ideal candidate is customer-focused, team-oriented, and has experience in both project management and commercial/industrial design engineering, with the potential to become an expert advisor in key product areas.

Requirements

Associate's Degree and two (2) years minimum required related experience OR High School/GED and five (5) years minimum required related experience (for Project Manager I).
Bachelor’s Degree and five (5) years minimum required related experience OR High School/GED and nine (9) years minimum required related experience (for Project Manager II).
Commercial project engineering experience in low and medium voltage electrical systems and backup power systems is essential.
Demonstrates understanding of electrical infrastructure and distributed generation design processes.
Commercial mindset that can assess and resolve customer issues with innovative options based on customer cost guidelines and quality standards.
Demonstrated technical aptitude to address design reliability and constructability concerns in project pre-planning stage.
Customer focused with demonstrated experience developing innovative engineered designs in a collaborative environment.
Demonstrated ability to assume total project responsibilities including quality assurance, customer interface, internal reporting, and financial evaluation.
Demonstrated ability to perform work in compliance with applicable safety policies, procedures, and guidelines.
Demonstrated ability to speak and write in a clear, concise, and organized manner using correct grammar and ability to document, make recommendations and influence others to common vision and action.
Demonstrated ability to represent Duke Energy and effectively communicate technical and business impacts to technical and non-technical individuals within Duke Energy and the customers' organizations.
Must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Electrical Engineering or Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
Professional Engineer, Project Management Professional, Certified Energy Manager, and/or Licensed Electrical, Building, or Public Utility Contractor.
Ten years of engineering and/or project management or related experience in delivering electric infrastructure to large commercial, industrial, and institutional customers.
Five years of commercial and industrial design engineering experience.
Demonstrated ability to lead a diverse team of individuals to meet a common goal and timeline.
Demonstrated ability to develop skills and become an expert technical advisor for business development team.
Demonstrated history of continuous improvement in job-related technical, business, and professional knowledge and skills.
Working knowledge of computerized analysis systems (SKM, EasyPower, ETAP, CYME, etc.).
Working knowledge of available commercial equipment and contractor network.
Working knowledge of the National Electrical Code (NEC), The National Electrical Safety Code (NESC) and applicable industrial codes.

Responsibilities

Work with Business Developers to identify customer needs, design cost-effective solutions, and oversee projects for commercial, industrial, and institutional clients.
Develop solutions focusing on low (480 V) and medium voltage electric infrastructure, back-up power systems (including standby generation and UPS), power quality, monitoring and control systems, facility assessments, and industrial processes.
Identify customer issues and provide commercially available solutions within budget constraints through direct customer contact.
Prepare conceptual engineering drawings, cost estimates, and contract documents, ensuring compliance with company, industry, and safety standards.
Independently investigate, design, and develop innovative solutions to customer issues, which may be implemented inside the customer's facility or on the Duke Energy side of the meter.
Provide pricing and sales support for projects.
Support construction from a design perspective and develop and implement commissioning plans.
Provide technical assistance for resolving operational issues.
Develop and maintain equipment specifications that meet standard design qualifications and are acceptable to construction and maintenance teams.