Protective Relay Engineer II – Hybrid, Growth Focus

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Engineer II/III to perform studies, calculations, and settings development for substation protective relays as part of the West Transmission Region. Responsibilities include applying new protective relaying for planned projects and integrating new designs into legacy systems where needed.

You will support field technicians with implementation and commissioning. The Engineer II/III roles emphasize problem solving with increasing independence and

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited BS in Engineering required (PE optional).
• Minimum of 2 years engineering experience for Engineer II.
• Minimum of 4 years engineering experience for Engineer III.

Responsibilities

• Provide protective relay engineering expertise to identify and resolve complex issues.
• Plan and execute scope, schedule, estimates; adapt to changing priorities.
• Conduct engineering and related studies.
• Create and update technical schematics and configuration files per standards.
• Prepare clear technical documentation for analyses and deliverables.
• Maintain and grow technical and professional skills.
• Coordinate effectively with teammates and stakeholder teams; maintain records.
• Support company goals and represent the company professionally.

Skills

Protective relaying knowledge

FE exam (Fundamentals of Engineering)

NERC PRC standards familiarity

Relay protection concepts

Project coordination

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Tools

Aspen Relay Database/OneLiner

CymTCC

SEL-5010/5030

AcSELerator

Job description

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC is seeking an Engineer II/III to perform studies, calculations, and settings development for substation protective relays as part of the West Transmission Region. Responsibilities include applying new protective relaying for planned projects and integrating new designs into legacy systems where needed.

You will support field technicians with implementation and commissioning. The Engineer II/III roles emphasize problem solving with increasing independence and