Duke Energy Corporation

Protection Settings Engineer

Plainfield, IN

full time

On-site

Utilities

About This Job

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This position is for a Transmission Protection Settings Engineer to create and support settings configurations across the Midwest.

Additional Areas Of Focus For This Role Will Be

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Compliance requirements related to System Protection

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Interpretation of relay documents and Protection & Control design drawings

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Remote Engineering Access Modeling and Support

Responsibilities

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Perform Protection Calculations and Coordination to protect the grid,

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Maintain Relay Database for Midwest Relay assets and settings,

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Support compliance activities related to relay setting and coordination,

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

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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,

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

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Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,

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Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,

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Maintains accurate records and files,

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

Basic/Required Qualifications

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

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

Preferred Qualifications

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Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.

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

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

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Good written and oral communication skills.

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Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

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Understanding of basic principles of project management.

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Experience in the utility industry.

Working Conditions

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

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

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

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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

Specific Requirements

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

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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)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

Visa Sponsored Position

Posting Expiration Date

Wednesday, July 16, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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

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