Engineer I or Engineer II - Transmission

110 Duke Energy Business Services, LLC; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking Transmission Protection Settings or Controls Engineers to support substation projects in the Indiana Territory. The Protection & Controls Engineer will design, implement and support protection, control, SCADA and automation for transmission substations and switchyards.

The role may focus on either protection or controls engineering and involves projects from concept to commissioning, with travel and hybrid onsite options.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and support protection and control systems for transmission substations.
• Develop and update schematic drawings, wiring diagrams and panel layouts.
• Perform AC/DC calculations and support field troubleshooting and commissioning.

Skills

Substation Engineering

Controls Schematics

Fault modeling software

Schweitzer relay software

Aspen

Autodesk software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master's degree in engineering (in lieu)

Tools

Autodesk software

Schweitzer relay software

Aspen

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Job Summary

This job posting is for Transmission Protection Settings or Controls Engineers to support substation projects across the Duke Energy Indiana Territory.

The Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of protection, control, SCADA, and automation systems associated with Duke Energy's transmission substations and switchyards.

This role provides engineering support for capital, maintenance, emergent, and grid modernization projects throughout the transmission system.

The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting projects from concept development through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout.

The role will include assignments in either protection engineering or controls engineering.

Primary Responsibilities

Protection Engineer 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
• Identify opportunities to improve standard control designs and engineering processes

Controls Engineer Responsibilities

• Develop complete control system designs for transmission substations and switching stations
• Develop and update schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, panel layouts
• Perform AC and DC system calculations
• Provide technical support for field troubleshooting and commissioning activities
• Learn company standards and design practices for transmission control systems
• Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy of project design
• Identify opportunities to improve standard control designs and engineering processes
• Manage project engineering timeline and quality steps
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills

Basic Required Qualifications - Engineer I

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.

Basic Required Qualifications - Engineer II

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
• 2 years minimum required engineering experience.

Key skills/Experience

Autodesk software, Substation Engineering, Controls Schematics, Fault modeling software, Schweitzer relay software, Aspen.

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.

Contract Type

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 #LI-PG1 #LI-Hybrid.

Travel Requirements

• 5-15%
• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No Represented/Union Position

No Visa Sponsored Position No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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

Duke Energy values ideas that come from a diverse and inclusive workforce, and we're dedicated to providing a work environment where all people are valued, respected and able to reach their full potential.

Duke Energy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status.

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