Lead Engineer: Power Systems & Interconnection (Hybrid)

Duke Energy; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks a Lead Engineer to join the Grid Strategy & Advancement Engineering Application team in Ohio. You will provide technical leadership for large-load interconnection challenges, guide the Computational Load Commissioning Process, and coordinate cross‑functional engineering work with customers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have power systems expertise, eight plus years of experience, and the ability to develop requirements, influence decisions, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program; Master’s degree may substitute.
• 8 years related work experience.
• Professional Engineer (PE) registration.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical leadership for complex engineering work supporting interconnection and large-load performance.
• Lead or support implementation, interpretation, and development of TIRLL and the Computational Load Commissioning Process.
• Evaluate complex issues and develop practical requirements and solutions for reliability and business goals.
• Apply power system studies, protection and control, power quality, and customer facility design knowledge to define requirements.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities and communicate with internal SMEs, customers, developers, and industry stakeholders.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and support team capability development and process consistency.
• Plan and manage engineering deliverables and technical documentation for major initiatives.

Skills

Power systems knowledge

Technical leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Clear communication

Problem solving

Project coordination

Regulatory awareness

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master's degree in Engineering (preferred)

Job description

Duke Energy seeks a Lead Engineer to join the Grid Strategy & Advancement Engineering Application team in Ohio. You will provide technical leadership for large-load interconnection challenges, guide the Computational Load Commissioning Process, and coordinate cross‑functional engineering work with customers, consultants, and internal stakeholders.

Ideal candidates have power systems expertise, eight plus years of experience, and the ability to develop requirements, influence decisions, and