I&C Engineer (Level III or Senior Level)

Duke Energy; Charlotte, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an I&C Engineer at Engineer III level or Senior to join the Project Management and Construction group in Charlotte, NC. You will lead the technical management of project planning, design, procurement, and commissioning for new generating facilities, with a focus on DCS hardware and software integration.

The role requires ABET-certified engineering, 4–6+ years of experience, and familiarity with Emerson Ovation and Allen-Bradley systems, plus knowledge of cyber security

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or PE license required.
• Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. degree.

Responsibilities

• Support development of major project scope, EPC bid packages, and interconnection design.
• Provide engineering oversight to ensure compliance with project requirements and design criteria.
• Specifying and procuring Emerson DCS equipment; develop and review control logic and graphics; oversee testing.
• Oversee construction and programming of site controls and cyber security assets; support commissioning and warranty.

Skills

Emerson Ovation control system

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Cyber Security knowledge

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Tools

Emerson Ovation

Allen-Bradley PLCs

Job description

## I&C Engineer (Level III or Senior Level)Apply: Hybrid: Charlotte, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: September 16, 2026 (1 day left to apply): R40861**Important Application Submission Information**In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Tuesday, September 15, 2026## More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.**This position may be filled as an Engineer III or one level higher as a Senior Engineer dependent upon the experience level of the selected candidate.**PMC is the Project Management and Construction group within Duke Energy, responsible for building our new power generation assets and is in the early stages of the largest buildout in the history of the company. As part of Duke Energy’s broader strategy to meet rising customer demand and decarbonize the grid, PMC is actively planning and building renewable solar and bulk energy storage, new simple and combined cycle turbines, as well as developing projects for advanced nuclear, pumped storage hydro, and other emerging technologies. PMC is accountable for the development, design, construction, and commissioning of new generating facilities.Within PMC, Senior I&C Engineer is responsible for technical management of all phases of project planning and execution to ensure project success factors are met. These include but are not limited to scope, schedule, cost, quality, environmental, safety, communications, security, and integration. The senior I&C engineer will manage the DCS purchase, design and commissioning of the control system for each project. This position provides technical leadership and management for a matrixed team of engineers and other technical staff.**Responsibilities**The I&C Engineer works as a member of the project team to support all phases of major projects, from initial project scoping and development to final project close-out. These responsibilities include:* Support development phase of major project scope and EPC bid package.* Support development with Transmission for interconnection design and ensure project contract documentation aligns with interconnection scope.* Support cost estimate, schedule, risk analysis, bid evaluation and contract development.* Provide engineering oversight to ensure compliance with project requirements, contract, and design criteria.* Participate in design reviews, drawing reviews, construction support, resolution of technical RFIs, commissioning support and project warranty support.* Specifying and procuring Emerson DCS equipment. Developing and reviewing the control logic and graphics. Leading the hardware and software factory acceptance testing.* Provide oversight for the construction and programming of the site controls and cyber security assets.* Working knowledge of Cyber Security and NERC CIP regulations* Maintain compliance with applicable industry standards (ISA, IEEE, NFPA, NERC, etc.)* On-site engineering support for construction and commissioning of projects.* 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.* Assists in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities under the guidance of higher-level employees.* 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 oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.* Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and 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.* Prepare 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, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.**Basic / Required Qualifications - Engineer III*** Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE* Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience* A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree**Basic / Required Qualifications - Senior Engineer*** Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE* Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.* A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree**Desired Qualifications*** **Strong working knowledge Emerson Ovation control system and Allen – Bradley PLCs*** Comprehensive knowledge of fundamental engineering theories and principles.* Knowledge of researching engineering and design issues, assessing options, and giving effective recommendations and presentations.* Good written and oral communication skills.* Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam and desire to complete PE license.**Working Conditions**Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after theonboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.Travel – 5-25%**Specific Requirements**Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, clothing, earplugs, fall protection, etc.) as needed.#LI-PG1#LI-Hybrid****Travel Requirements****15-25%### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)Yes### Represented/Union PositionNo### Visa Sponsored PositionNo. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future. ### ### Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.