Senior Engineer (Substation Structural & Foundation Design)

Duke Energy Corporation; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Engineer to join the Substation Engineering - Civil Engineering Team. The role focuses on structural and foundation design, analysis, and testing for Substation structures and equipment.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in civil engineering within transmission substations, with required degree and experience details as outlined above. Travel is modest and relocation is provided as applicable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university program. A Master's degree will be considered in lieu of the B.S.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years with PE.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply structural and foundation design, analysis, and testing for Substation structures.
• Support site development, permitting for new and expanding Substations.
• Provide QA support to external design resources and contribute to Civil Team growth.

Skills

Structural design

Foundation design

Analysis

Testing

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. in Engineering

Master's degree in engineering considered in lieu of B.S.

Job description

More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

We are seeking a Senior Engineer with proven structural and foundation design and analysis experience to join our Substation Engineering team in Charlotte, NC.

About The Role

The Senior Engineer is a career/senior-level position within the Engineering classification hierarchy. Engineers at this level manage work in their areas of specialization with minimal supervision. You will be expected to develop advanced skills and work independently, with guidance needed only for unusual or complex projects or issues. You will be fully competent in the use of engineering concepts and procedures, identify problems, develop solutions, and take action to resolve them. Senior Engineer is a level at which many careers stabilize for many years.

About The Team

This position is part of the Substation Engineering - Civil Engineering Team within Transmission Engineering - Duke Energy Carolinas (DEC), located in the Duke Energy Plaza in Charlotte, NC. The team is responsible for a wide variety of Civil Engineering activities associated with Transmission Substations, including:

• Structural and foundation design, analysis, and testing for Substation structures and equipment
• Site development and permitting support for new and expanding Substations
• Design, implementation, and maintenance of oil spill mitigation plans and measures (SPCC) for Substations in the Duke Energy Carolinas West Region

Basic / Required Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering (not Technology) from an ABET-accredited four-year college or university program. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. in engineering.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer (PE).

Desired Qualifications

The ideal candidate has a high degree of proficiency in structural and foundation design, analysis, and testing for Substation structures and equipment. This skill set will enable you to:

• Support and design planned project work
• Troubleshoot Civil-related issues that arise across our region
• Provide QA support to external design resources
• Actively support the growth and improvement of the Civil Team

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

Yes

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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