Senior Engineer (Substation Structural & Foundation Design)

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC seeks a Senior Engineer for its Substation Engineering - Civil team. You will lead structural and foundation design, analysis, and testing for Substation structures and equipment, with responsibilities spanning site development, permitting, and SPCC measures in the West Region.

The role reports to the Transmission Engineering organization and emphasizes independent work with minimal supervision, yet collaboration on complex projects and QA support for external

Qualifications

• BS in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; MS may substitute.
• Minimum 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years with PE registration.

Responsibilities

• Structural and foundation design, analysis, and testing for Substation structures and equipment.
• Site development and permitting support for Substations.
• Design, implementation, and maintenance of SPCC measures for Substations in the DEC West Region.

Skills

Structural analysis

Foundation design

Testing

QA support

Education

ABET-accredited BS in Engineering

MS in Engineering (considered in lieu)

PE license (optional)

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.

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