Senior Distribution Engineer - Hybrid ADMS & Grid Ops

Duke Energy Corporation; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a Senior Engineer to lead distribution engineering efforts across ADMS and switching/tagging initiatives. The role demands independent work, problem solving, and cross‑functional collaboration with internal departments and external customers.

You will help develop and implement business plans, budgets, and training for DCC programs while guiding junior engineers. The position emphasizes complex problem solving, system‑level design, and continuous improvement in 34.5

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or a master’s degree in Engineering in lieu of a B.S.
• Minimum of six (6) years of engineering experience or five (5) years with state Professional Engineer registration.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical resource in distribution engineering and system operations for the Company’s DCC and ADMS initiatives.
• Monitor ADMS operation to ensure safe operation of ADMS and associated DA equipment; focus on volt/var management.
• Write or oversee switching plans, procedures, and guidelines for distribution system operation.
• Provide program and project management for complex distribution projects including ADMS utilization and seasonal load transfers.
• Support management, DCC operations, and external customers; provide peer leadership to engineers.

Education

ABET accredited B.S. in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering in lieu of B.S.

Job description

Duke Energy Corporation seeks a Senior Engineer to lead distribution engineering efforts across ADMS and switching/tagging initiatives. The role demands independent work, problem solving, and cross‑functional collaboration with internal departments and external customers.

You will help develop and implement business plans, budgets, and training for DCC programs while guiding junior engineers. The position emphasizes complex problem solving, system‑level design, and continuous improvement in 34.5