Hybrid Optimization Engineer – Volt/VAR & DMS

Duke Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an Optimization Engineer to advance volt/var management and support its DMS-based distribution grid initiatives. The engineer will help develop strategy, govern processes, and provide SME guidance to operators, grid techs, and engineers in the Distribution Control Center (DCC).

The role emphasizes collaboration with DEP partners, capacity planning, and regulatory alignment, with a focus on continuous improvement of CVR, DSDR, and EM programs in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or a master’s degree in Engineering in lieu of a BS.
• Master’s degree in Engineering can substitute for a BS in Engineering.
• Minimum of two years of engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement Conservation Voltage Reduction (CVR) and report on energy savings benefits
• Implement peak shaving voltage reduction (DSDR) and report on energy savings benefits
• Validate smart grid device controller functionality and ensure compatibility with DMS
• Support DMS upgrades by performing validation testing in both test and production environments
• Improve the DMS model by researching inconsistencies between actual measurements and power flow calculations
• Maintain the DMS system in a state of readiness for peak-shaving
• Identify field conditions that impact voltage reduction capabilities
• Maintain the DMS system in a state of readiness for EM1 and EM2 voltage reduction operations
• Develop and maintain operating procedures, training material, and system models supporting voltage reduction programs
• Identify and address system limitations that impact voltage optimization and emergency voltage reduction capabilities

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master of Science in Engineering (in lieu of BS)

Tools

Power BI

SQL

Python

PI

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking an Optimization Engineer to advance volt/var management and support its DMS-based distribution grid initiatives. The engineer will help develop strategy, govern processes, and provide SME guidance to operators, grid techs, and engineers in the Distribution Control Center (DCC).

The role emphasizes collaboration with DEP partners, capacity planning, and regulatory alignment, with a focus on continuous improvement of CVR, DSDR, and EM programs in a hybrid work environment.