Engineer I– Transmission P&C Protection Settings/SCADA Engineer

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The Engineer I position is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer I position solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. An Engineer I is expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer I has knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures. This position is for a Transmission Protection Settings/SCADA Engineer to create and support settings configurations across the Midwest.

Additional areas of focus for this role will be:

- Compliance requirements related to System Protection

- Interpretation of relay documents and Protection & Control design drawings

- Remote Engineering Access Modeling and Support

Responsibilities

- Perform Protection Calculations and Coordination to protect the grid,

- Maintain Relay Database for Midwest Relay assets and settings,

- Support compliance activities related to relay setting and coordination,

- Interface with Relay Technicians to support install and commissioning of settings,

- Conducts engineering and related studies; expected to engage in frequent working group phone calls and face-to-face meetings to coordinate and implement changes as a result of fleet and recognize industry best practices,

- Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,

- 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.

Specific Requirements

- Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

- A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

- Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.

- Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.

- Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

- Good written and oral communication skills.

- Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

- Understanding of basic principles of project management.

- Experience in the utility industry.

Working Conditions

- Travel may be needed for face-to-face interactions with engineering and relay field personnel.

- Expectation to be hands on in lab environment with protection and SCADA based devices for template development, testing, and debugging.

- Both full-time onsite and Hybrid mobility classifications are acceptable for this role.

- Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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