Capacity Planning Engineer: Grid & Substation Growth

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Capacity Planning Engineer to assess distribution system capacity, perform feeder and substation studies, and develop capital project scopes. The role supports Grid Plan, Retail Capacity, and System Capacity initiatives, aligning with company standards and strategic goals.

The primary location is Raleigh, NC, with consideration for other Carolinas East locations. The position involves hybrid work after onboarding and requires coordination with DPAC, Grid Management, and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering.
• 4+ years of engineering experience.
• Master's degree in Engineering may substitute for the B.S.

Responsibilities

• Perform feeder and substation studies to identify capacity constraints and infrastructure needs.
• Develop Grid Plan scopes, including capacity uplift and other system improvements.
• Develop Retail Capacity and System Capacity project proposals and identify constraints.
• Coordinate with DPAC, Grid Management, Operations, and stakeholders to develop solutions.
• Support load forecasting, long-range planning, and project prioritization.

Skills

Engineering principles

Verbal and written communication

Project management

PE license

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering preferred/substitution

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

CYME or similar distribution system analysis tool

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Capacity Planning Engineer to assess distribution system capacity, perform feeder and substation studies, and develop capital project scopes. The role supports Grid Plan, Retail Capacity, and System Capacity initiatives, aligning with company standards and strategic goals.

The primary location is Raleigh, NC, with consideration for other Carolinas East locations. The position involves hybrid work after onboarding and requires coordination with DPAC, Grid Management, and