Lead Engineer, Dynamic Stability for Power Grids (Hybrid)

Duke Energy; Harrison Township (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks a Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership for Dynamic Stability studies across the Midwest territory. You will guide complex analyses, mentor engineers, and coordinate with MISO/PJM planning, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure reliable grid performance and orderly growth.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, development of processes, and collaboration with internal teams, regulators, consultants, and project developers to support planning and compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program; Master’s degree considered in lieu.
• 8 years of related work experience.
• Professional Engineer registration required.

Responsibilities

• Perform transmission studies including Dynamic Stability, EMT, and other advanced analyses.
• Support reliability assessments for transmission expansion plans and large interconnection studies.
• Provide technical leadership for complex engineering studies and modeling practices.
• Coordinate with MISO and PJM planning organizations for regional planning activities.
• Lead and mentor engineers; develop engineering processes and standards.
• Prepare and present technical studies and recommendations to leadership and external bodies.

Skills

Leadership

Technical writing

Mentoring

Project management

Communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master’s degree in engineering (considered in lieu)

Tools

PSSE

PSCAD

TSAT

TARA

PowerWorld

Job description

Duke Energy seeks a Lead Engineer to provide technical leadership for Dynamic Stability studies across the Midwest territory. You will guide complex analyses, mentor engineers, and coordinate with MISO/PJM planning, regulators, and stakeholders to ensure reliable grid performance and orderly growth.

The role emphasizes independent judgment, development of processes, and collaboration with internal teams, regulators, consultants, and project developers to support planning and compliance.