Engineer III or Senior Engineer – Grid Strategy & Advancement Engineering Application

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Energy’s Grid Strategy & Advancement Engineering Application team seeks a seasoned Engineer III to support interconnection, commissioning, and computational load initiatives. The role emphasizes developing requirements, reviewing designs, and translating complex issues for diverse stakeholders.

The engineer will collaborate across functions to advance the TIRLL and Computational Load Commissioning Process, with hybrid work options and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program; PE license optional with Master’s degree considered in lieu of B.S.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience for Engineer III; 5–6 years for Senior Engineer without/with PE respectively.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical evaluations supporting interconnection, commissioning, and performance of large and computational load facilities.
• Support development and implementation of TIRLL and the Computational Load Commissioning Process.
• Review designs, study results, and documentation to identify gaps and resolve issues.
• Translate complex technical issues into clear requirements for internal teams and stakeholders.
• Coordinate activities and deliverables, preparing technical documentation to support schedules and objectives.

Skills

Power systems

Engineering analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Master’s degree considered in lieu of B.S.

Job description

This position is seeking an experienced and adaptable engineer to join the Grid Strategy & Advancement Engineering Application team. The team owns the Technical Interconnection Requirements for Large Load (TIRLL), including ongoing implementation and updates, and is developing Duke Energy's Computational Load Commissioning Process in response to the direction from NERC. The role will support the safe and reliable integration of large and computational loads through technical evaluation, requirements development, commissioning readiness, and cross-functional execution. 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. The Senior Engineer manages work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. The Senior Engineer is expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. Employees in the Senior Engineer position are fully competent in the use of concepts and procedures. The Senior Engineer identifies problems, develops solutions and takes action to resolve.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical evaluations supporting the interconnection, commissioning, and performance of large and computational load facilities.
• Support the implementation, interpretation, and continued development of the Technical Interconnection Requirements for Large Load (TIRLL).
• Support development and implementation of Duke Energy’s Computational Load Commissioning Process.
• Review customer facility designs, equipment information, study results, and commissioning documentation to identify and resolve technical gaps.
• Translate complex technical issues into clear requirements and recommendations for internal teams, customers, developers, and other stakeholders.
• Coordinate engineering activities and deliverables, prepare technical documentation, and support project schedules and business objectives.

Basic/Required Qualifications

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

• Engineer III Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree. Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.
• Senior Engineer graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree. Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience (without a Professional Engineer certification) or 5 years of engineering experience (with a Professional Engineer certification).

Preferred Qualifications

Candidates with a strong foundation in power systems and a combination of the following qualifications are encouraged to apply. Experience across every area is not required.

• Master’s degree in Engineering or Professional Engineer (PE) license.
• Experience in one or more relevant technical areas, such as power system modeling and studies, EMT analysis, protection and control, equipment performance, or power quality.
• Knowledge of large load integration, power-electronics-interfaced equipment, computational loads, or customer facility design.
• Familiarity with utility interconnection requirements, NERC reliability standards, FERC regulatory frameworks, or industry standards.
• Experience developing technical requirements or engineering processes, coordinating cross-functional work, and managing technical deliverables.
• Demonstrated ability to solve unfamiliar problems and communicate complex technical matters to technical and nontechnical stakeholders.

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

• 15-25%

Relocation Assistance

• Provided (as applicable)

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.

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