Engineer, Level II/III – Power Grid Planning

Jobtailor; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Florida is seeking an engineer to perform steady-state analysis of the transmission system and support NERC/FERC compliance and regulatory filings. You will engage with FRCC and state regulators, participate in inter-utility groups, and provide technical transmission planning support to multiple company areas.

The role requires strong engineering fundamentals, communication skills, and the ability to work extended hours during storms.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering required; M.S. may substitute
• Passing FE Exam preferred
• Experience in electric utility industry preferred
• Department-specific experience in Transmission Planning, NERC/FERC compliance, or OATT preferred
• Must have valid driver's license and be able to work extended hours during emergencies
• Must live within 50 miles of the designated Duke Energy facility

Responsibilities

• Perform steady-state analysis to verify reliability requirements
• Support compliance with NERC Reliability Standards and maintain compliance documentation
• Assist with filings for FERC Orders and comment on NOPRs
• Support FRCC regulatory and compliance efforts with FRCC staff
• Ensure compliance with Florida PSC Transmission Planning requirements
• Participate in inter-utility system working groups
• Provide technical support on transmission planning issues to the company
• Represent the company at regional reliability team meetings
• Perform progressively complex engineering work under supervision
• Support emergency storm restoration when required

Skills

Steady-State Analysis

Engineering Principles

NERC Compliance

FERC Compliance

Transmission Planning

Emergency Storm Restoration

FE Exam

Batch Files

Visual Basic

Compliance Documentation

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Master's Degree in Engineering (considered in lieu)

Tools

Python

Batch Files

Visual Basic

Job description

• Develop skills to perform steady-state analysis of the Duke Energy Florida transmission system to verify reliability requirements
• Support compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards and maintain compliance documentation
• Support development of filings for FERC Orders and provide comments on NOPRs
• Assist with FRCC regulatory and compliance efforts, interfacing with FRCC staff and members
• Support compliance with Florida Public Service Commission Transmission Planning requirements and apply relevant state laws and regulations
• Participate in inter-utility system working groups
• Provide technical support on transmission planning issues to Transmission and other company areas
• Represent the company at regional reliability team meetings
• Perform progressively complex engineering work with general to limited supervision
• Support emergency storm restoration when required

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program required
• Master's degree in Engineering considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree
• Engineer II: minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
• Engineer III: minimum of 4 years of engineering experience
• Passing grade on the Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam preferred
• Programming experience in Python, batch files, or Visual Basic preferred
• Competence in engineering theories and principles preferred
• Effective verbal and written communication skills preferred
• Experience in the electric utility industry preferred
• Department-specific experience applicable to Transmission Planning, NERC Compliance, FERC Compliance, or the OATT preferred
• Ability to deal with individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds preferred
• Must work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
• Valid Driver's License
• Must support emergency storm restoration, potentially requiring extended hours
• Must live within 50 miles one way of the designated Duke Energy facility

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in transmission planning and compliance with NERC and FERC standards, supported by a strong foundation in engineering principles and effective communication skills. Capable of performing steady-state analysis and providing technical support in the electric utility industry.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Transmission Planning
• NERC Compliance
• FERC Compliance
• Engineering Experience
• Python Programming

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Steady-State Analysis
• Engineering Principles
• NERC Reliability Standards
• FERC Orders
• Transmission Planning Requirements
• Emergency Storm Restoration
• Fundamentals of Engineering (FE) Exam
• Batch Files
• Visual Basic Programming
• Compliance Documentation

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Interpersonal Skills

Certifications & Qualification

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering
• Master's Degree in Engineering
• Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

• Electric Utility Industry
• FRCC Regulatory Compliance
• OATT
• Inter-Utility System Working Groups
• Socio-Economic Diversity