Grid Reliability & Operations Engineer

Duke Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Systems Operations Engineering (SOE) Engineer to support the Progress Energy Control Center and NERC reliability functions. You will develop daily, weekly, and seasonal operating studies, ensuring compliance with Reliability Standards for Bulk Electric Systems and interconnection agreements.

Responsibilities include performing operational planning studies, developing real-time transmission solutions, and supporting issue resolution with generation entities and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited Engineering degree required
• Master’s degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of BS
• NERC Certification required or desired
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam
• Understanding of project management principles
• Experience in the utility industry
• System Operations or Transmission Planning experience preferred

Responsibilities

• Perform operational planning studies and reliability assessments with Systems Operations and Transmission Planning teams
• Develop real-time operations solutions for the transmission system and dispatch strategies
• Support issue resolution with generation entities, neighboring systems and load-serving entities
• Participate in pre/post-operating assessment studies of system performance
• Provide emergency support during storms and operating emergencies
• Assist with compliance documentation for FERC and NERC requirements
• Support Transmission System modeling and equipment ratings in EMS
• Collaborate with industry working groups on Reliability/Interconnection matters

Skills

NERC Certified Operator

Utility industry experience

System Operations or Transmission

Project management basics

Education

ABET-accredited Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred or considered in lieu)

Tools

NERC/FERC compliance documentation

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking a Systems Operations Engineering (SOE) Engineer to support the Progress Energy Control Center and NERC reliability functions. You will develop daily, weekly, and seasonal operating studies, ensuring compliance with Reliability Standards for Bulk Electric Systems and interconnection agreements.

Responsibilities include performing operational planning studies, developing real-time transmission solutions, and supporting issue resolution with generation entities and