Senior Engineer (Substation Structural & Foundation Design)

Duke Energy Corporation•Charlotte, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Duke Energy is seeking a Senior Engineer with structural and foundation design and analysis experience to join its Substation Engineering team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This is a career/senior-level engineering position. Engineers at this level manage work in their areas of specialization with minimal supervision, develop advanced skills, and work independently, seeking guidance for unusual or complex projects or issues. The role requires applying engineering concepts and procedures, identifying problems, developing solutions, and taking action to resolve them. The position is part of the Substation Engineering – Civil Engineering Team within Transmission Engineering – Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC), based at Duke Energy Plaza in Charlotte. The team handles civil engineering activities for transmission substations, including structural and foundation design, analysis, and testing; site development and permitting support; and design, implementation, and maintenance of substation oil spill mitigation plans and measures (SPCC) in the Duke Energy Carolinas West Region. The ideal candidate will apply expertise in structural and foundation design, analysis, and testing for substation structures and equipment; support planned project work; troubleshoot civil-related issues across the region; provide quality-assurance support to external design resources; and contribute to the growth and improvement of the Civil Team. Travel is 5–15%. Relocation assistance may be provided, as applicable. This position does not provide visa sponsorship.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (not Engineering Technology) from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university program; a master's degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
At least 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).
Ability to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

High proficiency in structural and foundation design, analysis, and testing for substation structures and equipment.

Responsibilities

Design, analyze, and test structures and foundations for substation structures and equipment.
Support planned project work.
Troubleshoot civil-related issues across the region.
Provide quality-assurance support to external design resources.
Support the growth and improvement of the Civil Team.
Contribute to site development and permitting support for new and expanding substations.
Support the design, implementation, and maintenance of substation oil spill mitigation plans and measures (SPCC) in the Duke Energy Carolinas West Region.