Engineer II or Engineer III - Protection Settings

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

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Engineer II/III to perform studies, calculations, and settings development for substation protective relays as part of the West Transmission Region. Responsibilities include applying new protective relaying for planned projects and integrating new designs into legacy systems where needed.

You will support field technicians with implementation and commissioning. The Engineer II/III roles emphasize problem solving with increasing independence and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Engineering required (PE optional).
• Minimum of 2 years engineering experience for Engineer II.
• Minimum of 4 years engineering experience for Engineer III.

Responsibilities

• Provide protective relay engineering expertise to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Plan and execute scope, schedule, estimates; adapt to changing priorities.
• Conduct engineering and related studies.
• Create and update technical schematics and configuration files per standards.
• Prepare clear technical documentation for analyses and deliverables.
• Maintain and grow technical and professional skills.
• Coordinate effectively with teammates and stakeholder teams; maintain records.
• Support company goals and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Protective relaying knowledge

FE exam (Fundamentals of Engineering)

NERC PRC standards familiarity

Relay protection concepts

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

Aspen Relay Database/OneLiner

CymTCC

SEL-5010/5030

AcSELerator

Job description

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.

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Position Summary

This role performs engineering studies, calculations, and settings development for substation protective relays in the Duke Energy Carolinas West Transmission Region. Responsibilities focus on applying new protective relaying for planned projects, as well as successful integration of new designs into existing legacy designs where required. This role also provides support and troubleshooting for implementation and commissioning of designed relays/protective systems as needed by field technicians. Additional tasks include support requests for stakeholder teams including Transmission Planning, Account Management, Tech Support, Operations, Asset Management and Compliance teams.

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

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.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide protective relay engineering expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve increasingly complex issues.
• Plan and execute work (scope, schedule, estimates) and adapt to changing priorities.
• Conduct engineering and related studies.
• Create and update technical schematics and configuration files in support of planned project work in accordance with established standards, guidelines, and philosophies.
• Prepare clear technical documentation (reports, calculations, sketches) for engineering analyses in support of developed deliverables.
• Maintain and grow technical and professional skills.
• Coordinate effectively with teammates and stakeholder teams; communicate clearly; maintain accurate records.
• Support company goals and represent the company professionally.

Basic/Required Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below

Engineer II

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE (A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree)
• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience

Engineer III

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program (A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.)
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience

Desired Qualifications

• Utility industry experience.
• FE (Fundamentals of Engineering) exam passed.
• Strong time management and prioritization skills.
• Familiarity with protection tools (e.g., Aspen Relay Database/OneLiner, CymTCC, SEL-5010/5030, AcSELerator).
• Knowledge or experience with NERC PRC standards (e.g., PRC-006, -023, -025, -026, -027).
• Knowledge or experience with NERC CIP Standards (e.g. CIP-002, CIP-010)
• Knowledge of electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based relays.
• Knowledge of relay protection schemes and logic.
• Knowledge of principles of project management/controls

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) Yes

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.