Senior Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy•Raleigh, NC

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is part of Duke Energy’s Protection and Control Engineering group, based at the company’s North Carolina regional headquarters in downtown Raleigh. The group designs protection and control relaying applications for new and existing substations, with projects ranging from equipment modifications and installations to new transmission facilities. The role develops and reviews designs for substations operating at 23 kV, 115 kV, 230 kV, and 500 kV, working with a project team and applying knowledge of power systems, transformers, protective relaying, and electrical engineering principles. The position produces design scopes, control-enclosure layouts, elementary, schematic, and wiring diagrams, and construction plans. It manages multiple projects and schedules, supports field personnel during implementation, and uses CAD software and other engineering tools to produce design deliverables. The role also prepares engineering release packages, technical documentation, calculations, and reports; resolves increasingly complex technical problems; and completes non-routine work with minimal oversight. It requires effective collaboration, communication, recordkeeping, and the ability to coach and mentor Engineering Technologists and Engineers. The job is hybrid after onboarding, with work performed remotely and onsite. Employees must live within a reasonable commute—no more than 50 miles one way—from their designated Duke Energy facility and are expected to report there as directed, averaging three full workdays per regular workweek. The normal schedule is Monday through Friday, with 5–15% system travel and availability for work during system emergencies.

Requirements

At least 4 years of relevant industry experience and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or at least 6 years of experience and an Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or at least 8 years of equivalent experience without a degree.
Ability to manage multiple projects in different design stages and meet project schedule deadlines.
Ability to provide design support to field personnel during project implementation.
Ability to develop and maintain expertise in CAD software for engineering work.
Ability to collaborate in a team environment.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to work during system emergencies.
Must possess all basic/required qualifications to be considered.
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering Technology and at least 4 years of experience in utility Protection and Control design.
Familiarity with electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based relaying.
Familiarity with relay protection schemes and relay logic.
Familiarity with protective relay setting calculations for line, autotransformer, transformer, bus, and capacitor-bank equipment in transmission and distribution applications.
Ability to interpret and develop relay logic used with microprocessor-based relays.
Ability to interpret relay documents and Protection and Control design drawings.
Knowledge of and ability to comply with applicable NERC regulations, including PRC-006, PRC-012, PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-027, CIP-002, and CIP-10, and FRCC regulations.
Familiarity with power-system modeling and relay-coordination studies using Aspen One-Liner.
Familiarity with protection-system components such as relays, carrier sets, RTUs, instrument transformers, and DC systems.
Good understanding of electric utility Protection and Control standards and the ability to produce construction documents.
Familiarity with MicroStation, AutoCAD, Inventor, and/or AutoCAD Electrical.
Written and oral communication skills, including presenting information, facilitating meetings, and providing direction to others.
Proficiency in applying project-management principles.
Ability to quickly learn new techniques, adapt to changing priorities, and remain calm and effective under stress.
Ability to meet deadlines while completing other tasks.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, partners, customers, and the public, adapting professionally to different personality styles.
Ability to work with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.

Responsibilities

Develop detailed project scopes, control-equipment enclosure layouts, elementary, schematic, and wiring diagrams, and construction plans for substation projects.
Coordinate and manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure engineering designs are released on time.
Use design specifications, code manuals, CAD software, and other references to complete engineering designs.
Produce engineering release packages containing drawings, bills of material, relay setting files, and associated documentation.
Provide technical expertise and guidance to identify, analyze, and resolve problems of increasing scope and complexity.
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to engineering problems and analyses.
Conduct engineering and related studies and complete non-routine projects with minimal oversight, independently managing schedules and interfaces.
Design, operate, and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
Provide design support to field personnel during project implementation.
Develop positive working relationships and coordinate work activities effectively.
Communicate effectively in oral and written form and maintain accurate records and files.
Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally.
Coach and mentor other Engineering Technologists and Engineers.