Engineer III or Senior Engineer – Protection and Controls

Duke Energy Corporation; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation seeks an Engineer III or Senior Engineer for its Protection and Controls team in Cincinnati, OH. This role focuses on designing control equipment for power systems, managing engineering projects, and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Successful candidates will bring a strong background in engineering principles and problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Opportunities for growth and development

Friendly work environment

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of related experience required.
• Must hold an ABET accredited engineering degree.
• Proficient in applying engineering theories and principles.

Responsibilities

• Develop knowledge of power system protection concepts.
• Conduct engineering studies and manage project schedules.
• Prepare accurate technical reports and design documentation.

Skills

Power system protection

Engineering problem solving

Technical communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Master's degree in Engineering

Job description

Engineer III or Senior Engineer – Protection and Controls

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• Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy*
  
  

Position Summary

Protection & Controls Engineering falls within Transmission and is responsible for the design of control equipment that detects abnormal conditions on the electric system. Protective relays, located in substations, control breakers for automatic switching to isolate faulted equipment without disturbing other normally operating portions of the electric system. This department develops controls designs/schematics and calculates specific system relay settings for the substation equipment. The overall Protection & Controls Engineering department strives to maintain an open and collaborative team learning environment. A successful employee demonstrates the ability to clearly communicate with others and is continually expanding their expertise by having an inquisitive mindset. They also demonstrate a process driven mindset and is detail oriented. Teammates work with a variety of peers to share knowledge and advance overall department expertise. Protection & Controls Engineering deliverables impact the transmission power grid and fulfills various NERC compliance activities.

The Engineer III is an advancing 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 acts to resolve.

Responsibilities

• Actively develop knowledge of and apply fundamental power system protection concepts, practices, and procedures
• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling & monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design
• Plan, coordinate and monitor the progress and quality of assigned projects to meet the required schedule; Own the project conceptual design, protection schemes, bills of material, protection settings, NERC compliance program evidence and technical field support
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices, and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
• Demonstrates effective and timely oral & written communication skills
• Maintains accurate records and files
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally
  
  

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

Basic Qualifications Engineer III

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• 4 years minimum required related experience
• A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
• Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles
• Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing & presenting recommendations
  
  

Basic Qualification 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.
• 5 years minimum required related experience
• Registered Professional Engineer
• A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
  
  

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
• Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
• Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles.
• Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
  
  

Working Conditions

• 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.
  
  

Specific Requirements

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

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Tuesday, June 24, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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

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