Engineer III or Senior Engineer -Transmission Planning

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- This position will be hired at either a level III or Senior level based on experience*

Position Summa

This position will be responsible for performing engineering work in Duke Energy Transmission Planning organization to ensure reliable expansion of the electric transmission system

The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. An Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied.

The Senior Engineer manages work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. The Senior Engineer is expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. Employees in the Senior Engineer position are fully competent in the use of concepts and procedures. The Senior Engineer identifies problems, develops solutions and takes action to resolve.

Responsibilities

- Perform transmission planning associated work, such as in the following areas:

- Maintaining Facility Ratings

- Planning model updates

- Facility Interconnection Requirements documentation

- Administering Facility adequate reviews and other similar processes

- Voltage and load studies

- Coordinate with other transmission groups to ensure transmission planning models are kept updated and standards enforced.

- Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.

- Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives

- Prepares thorough and accurate studies, technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.

- Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.

- Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.

- Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.

- Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Basic/Required Qualifications III

- Bachelor of Science in Engineering obtained from an ABET accredited program, OR a master’s degree in Engineering in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering

- Minimum of four (4) years of engineering experience

Required/Basic Qualifications For Senior

- Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

- In addition to required degree, six (6) years minimum required related experience

- A master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

Desired Qualifications

- Electrical Engineering degree

Additional Preferred Qualifications

- Experience working with Electric Utility power grid or generation systems; experience with Duke Energy plants or grid systems

- Have experience with transmission planning analysis software or similar modeling applications.

- Have experience with databases and associated user interfaces

- Have working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards

- Understanding of line, substation and field device characteristics and SCADA system/devices

- Proficient in engineering theories and principles

- Experience with compliance related work, attention to details and use of human performance tools

- Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations

- Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

- Proficient in principles of project management

- Registered Professional Engineer (PE)

Working Conditions

- 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 the designated Duke Energy facility.

Specific Requirements

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

- Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.

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

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

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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