Senior Electrical Engineering Technologist - Substation

Duke Energy Corporation•Lake Mary, FL

4d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Senior Electrical Engineering Technologist supports modifications, expansions, and development of new Duke Energy electric substations in Florida. Based in Lake Mary, Florida, the role focuses on complex substation electrical (physical) design, mentoring junior engineers and technicians, reviewing engineering design packages, and improving internal engineering procedures and job aids. This is a career-level, fourth-level non-engineer degreed technical support role. The technologist provides technical expertise to solve complex problems and leadership within an area of expertise, generally with minimal supervision. The role calls for advanced skills, independent work, and increased latitude for work that may not require review. Work is hybrid, from remote and onsite locations after onboarding, with an average of three full workdays per regular workweek at the assigned Duke Energy facility as directed by the manager. Hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute of the facility, no more than 50 miles one way. Travel is 15–25%.

Requirements

Six years of related experience and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology, or eight years of experience and a high school diploma/GED.
Demonstrated ability to work with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Valid driver's license.
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Ability to report to the assigned Duke Energy facility as required; hybrid employees must live within 50 miles one way of the facility.
Ability to travel 15–25%.

Nice To Haves

Skilled in project management principles and coordinating work across multiple stakeholders.
Strong written and verbal communication, including the ability to communicate technical expectations and decisions clearly.
Strong knowledge of high-voltage power system engineering theories, principles, and substation design practices.
Skill researching complex engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, and presenting sound technical recommendations.
Experience providing technical oversight and reviewing substation physical designs, including general arrangements, equipment layouts, elevations, sections, AC schematics, conduit layouts, grounding layouts, bills of material, and construction details.
Advanced knowledge of high-voltage substation equipment and its application, including power transformers, circuit breakers, switches, capacitor banks, reactors, instrument transformers, surge arresters, station service equipment, and bus systems.
Ability to review, validate, and provide technical guidance on substation grounding, lightning protection, AC station service design, cable sizing, raceway, and illumination calculations and designs.
Experience interpreting fault studies.
Familiarity with substation design codes and standards, including IEEE, NESC, NEC, ANSI, and utility-specific design criteria and practices.
Involvement with industry technical committees.
Experience leading technical reviews of vendor drawings, bills of material, and engineering deliverables for accuracy, constructability, operability, and compliance with project requirements.
Ability to lead cross-functional coordination and support engineers in resolving complex design, construction, and field issues.
Demonstrated ability to mentor engineers, establish consistent engineering practices, and provide technical guidance on complex or nonstandard substation designs.
Experience overseeing and directing internal and contract engineering resources while maintaining quality, schedule, and technical consistency.
Knowledge of substation electrical (physical) engineering design tools, including AutoCAD, WinIGS, and Inventor.
Experience in the utility industry.
Proficient in applying project management principles.

Responsibilities

Provide engineering and technical expertise and guidance to identify, analyze, and resolve complex problems, considering long-term results and system-wide impacts.
Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to achieve business goals and objectives, addressing situations that have limited standardization.
Prepare accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches; conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards.
Plan and coordinate complex engineering studies and projects, apply technical expertise to manage projects, and share knowledge to enhance the organizational unit's competitive position.
Apply broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; analyze and recommend business-process enhancements and develop relevant standards.
Keep abreast of new developments, technologies, procedures, and equipment.
Develop positive working relationships, coordinate work activities, communicate effectively, and maintain accurate records and files.
Represent the company positively and professionally and support company goals.
Coach and mentor engineering and non-degreed engineering professionals.
Provide technical oversight and review of substation physical designs and engineering packages.
Lead technical reviews of vendor drawings, bills of material, and engineering deliverables for accuracy, constructability, operability, and compliance with project requirements.
Provide technical guidance on grounding, lightning protection, AC station service design, cable sizing, raceway, and illumination calculations and designs.
Lead cross-functional coordination and support engineers in resolving complex design, construction, and field issues.
Provide oversight and direction to internal and contract engineering resources while maintaining quality, schedule, and technical consistency.