Energy Storage Engineer I - BESS & Microgrid Design

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an Engineer I to join our team in Raleigh, NC. This entry-level role focuses on developing engineering skills in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and microgrid projects, with supervision and clear paths to greater independence.

The position emphasizes understanding power system modeling, inverter-based resources, and cooperation with internal groups. You will contribute to design, interconnection studies, site commissioning, and technical reports for distribution- and

Qualifications

• BS in Electrical Engineering with power system, controls, or power electronics focus from ABET accredited program.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support across development process with focus on BESS and microgrid siting, power system modeling, and integration of distributed energy technologies.

Skills

Power system modeling

PSSE/TARA

CYME

PSCAD

ETAP

MATLAB

Power electronics

Fault analysis

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Electrical Engineering (power system/controls/power electronics)

Master's degree in Electrical Engineering (considered in lieu of BS)

Tools

Python

Simulink

SQL

PI Historian

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking an Engineer I to join our team in Raleigh, NC. This entry-level role focuses on developing engineering skills in battery energy storage systems (BESS) and microgrid projects, with supervision and clear paths to greater independence.

The position emphasizes understanding power system modeling, inverter-based resources, and cooperation with internal groups. You will contribute to design, interconnection studies, site commissioning, and technical reports for distribution- and