Lead Engineer - Transmission Protection Standards

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive the development of P&C Production Standards for transmission substation protection. The role requires leading teams, applying relay settings templates, and producing documentation that interfaces with panel design and wiring.

The candidate should have a strong background in protection and coordination studies, familiarity with industry standards (NERC PRC), and experience with tools like AutoCAD Electrical and Maximo.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited B.S. in Electrical Engineering; PE license required.
• Master's degree may be considered in lieu of the B.S. degree.
• Protection and controls engineering experience required in transmission.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of production standards for P&C settings in transmission substation protection.
• Provide technical leadership for protection schemes, settings documentation, and coordination studies.
• Ensure compliance with NERC PRC standards and safety policies.
• Collaborate with relay C&M and other engineering teams to deliver standards and tools.
• Meet deadlines while handling multiple tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Project management

Protection knowledge

Relay protection knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (ABET accredited)

Professional Engineer (PE) license

Master's degree (optional)

Tools

AutoCAD Electrical

Maximo

TIM

Fusion

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineer to drive the development of P&C Production Standards for transmission substation protection. The role requires leading teams, applying relay settings templates, and producing documentation that interfaces with panel design and wiring.

The candidate should have a strong background in protection and coordination studies, familiarity with industry standards (NERC PRC), and experience with tools like AutoCAD Electrical and Maximo.