Hybrid Transmission Planning Engineer II

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Carolinas Area Planning seeks an Engineer II to perform engineering work ensuring reliable expansion of the electric transmission system. This role solves complex problems with limited supervision and develops advanced skills for greater independence.

Responsibilities include transmission planning studies with PSSE and TARA, building and updating system models, coordinating with internal teams, and representing Duke Energy with industry groups such as SERC/NERC.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering required or equivalent
• Master's preferred in engineering
• Experience with electrical transmission planning software PSSE and TARA

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission planning steady-state power flow studies with PSSE and TARA.
• Identify causes of criteria violations and propose upgrades to solve them.
• Build and update models of the existing and future transmission system.
• Coordinate with internal departments to advance transmission planning projects.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Project management

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Tools

PSSE

TARA

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Duke Energy Carolinas Area Planning seeks an Engineer II to perform engineering work ensuring reliable expansion of the electric transmission system. This role solves complex problems with limited supervision and develops advanced skills for greater independence.

Responsibilities include transmission planning studies with PSSE and TARA, building and updating system models, coordinating with internal teams, and representing Duke Energy with industry groups such as SERC/NERC.