Senior Engineer, DER Protection & Control Systems

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

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an SME for System Protection, Control, Integration, and Automation to develop standards for DER integration and grid reliability. This role supports safe integrating energy storage, EVs, and stability concepts while contributing to relay standards and automation device configurations.

The position involves collaborative work with the DPAC ES team, field testing, and mentorship of engineers to advance protective relaying and control practices across DE-owned sites.

Qualifications

• ABET-accredited engineering degree required.
• Minimum 4 years of engineering experience ( Senior Engineer: 6 years or 5 years with PE).
• Master’s degree can substitute for BS in engineering.
• Professional Engineer (PE) license or state registration preferred/required.

Responsibilities

• Develop standards, guides, and position statements for system protection and control of DER integration.
• Develop protection & control standard settings, logic, and control templates.
• Support development of control and automation standards for related equipment.
• Provide SME input into training and documentation artifacts.
• Conduct hands-on testing in relay lab, field lab, factory, and field acceptance testing.
• Collaborate with DPAC ES team and internal stakeholders (Equipment/Construction Standards, DCC, Asset Management).
• Mentor and lead peers among engineers.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

BS in Engineering (ABET accredited)

PE license / state registration (preferred)

Tools

SEL protection & automation equipment

OMICRON test equipment

IEC 61850 protocol

DNP3 SCADA concepts

Relay design templates

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking an SME for System Protection, Control, Integration, and Automation to develop standards for DER integration and grid reliability. This role supports safe integrating energy storage, EVs, and stability concepts while contributing to relay standards and automation device configurations.

The position involves collaborative work with the DPAC ES team, field testing, and mentorship of engineers to advance protective relaying and control practices across DE-owned sites.