Senior Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Raleigh, NC is seeking a Senior Engineering Technologist to support protection and control designs for substations. The role involves developing detailed project scopes, wiring diagrams, and relay settings, with a focus on timeliness and accuracy.

The engineer will work in a hybrid environment with travel as needed, collaborating with a project team and mentoring junior staff. Strong CAD skills and utility-domain knowledge are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology or 8+ years’ equivalent experience.
• Experience with protection and control designs for utility applications.
• Familiarity with relay protection schemes, relay settings, and related standards.
• Ability to develop construction documents and perform design reviews.

Responsibilities

• Develops detailed substation project scopes and wiring diagrams.
• Coordinates multiple projects to ensure timely design release.
• Produces release packages with drawings, BOMs, and relay files.
• Provides technical guidance and mentors other Technologists and Engineers.
• Prepares technical reports, calculations and sketches.

Skills

Protection & Control design

Relay protection schemes

Relay settings calculations

Power system modeling

Project management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

MicroStation

AutoCAD

Inventor

AutoCAD Electrical

Aspen One-Liner

Job description

Senior Engineering Technologist# Careers## Senior Engineering TechnologistApply: Hybrid: Raleigh, NC: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: November 20, 2026 (14 days left to apply): R42331**Important Application Submission Information**In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, November 19, 2026## 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.This position is part of the Protection and Control Engineering group located in the North Carolina regional headquarters in downtown Raleigh, NC. This work group is responsible for the design of protection and control relaying applications for substations (new and existing). Design projects range from routine equipment modifications and installations, to the complete design of new transmission facilities. The person in this position will work as part of a project team to develop detailed project scopes, layouts of control equipment enclosures, detailed elementary, schematic and wiring diagram drawings and plans required for construction of specific substation projects. The work performed by this unit requires an understanding of power systems, transformers, protective relaying and electrical engineering principles. The person will be involved in the development and review of designs for high voltage substations at voltages of 23kV, 115kV, 230kV and 500kV. The person in this position must be able to manage multiple projects in various stages of design so as to meet project schedule deadlines; provide design support to field personnel during project implementation; develop and maintain sufficient level of expertise in use of CAD software for efficient production of engineering work; and collaborate in a team environment to spread knowledge and to produce the best quality product possible.**Job responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:*** Develops detailed project scopes, layouts of control equipment enclosures, detailed elementary, schematic and wiring diagram drawings and plans required for construction of specific substation projects.* Coordinates work to manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely release of engineering designs.* Utilizes a variety of tools and techniques to complete an engineering design, including current design specifications, pertinent code manuals, computer aided design/drafting software, and other reference sources.* Produces engineering release packages consisting of pertinent drawings and bills of material and associated relay setting files and documentation.* Provides technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity in both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.* Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.* Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.* Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.* Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally* Coaches and mentors other Engineering Technologists and Engineers..**Basic/Required Qualifications (Senior Engineering Technologist):** * 4+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 6+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years equivalent experience without a degree**Preferred Qualifications*** Bachelor’s degree in engineering technology with experience in Protection & Control designs for Utility applications with minimum 4 years of experience.* Familiarity with electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based relaying.* Familiarity with relay protection schemes and relay logic.* Familiarity with relay settings calculations for protective relays from Protection & Control designs specifically settings for line, autobank transformers, transformers, bus, capacitor bank for both transmission & distribution class equipment* Interpret and develop relay logic used with microprocessor-based relays* Interpretation of relay documents and Protection & Control design drawings* Interpretation and compliance with all applicable NERC (PRC-006, PRC-012, PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-027, CIP-002, and CIP-10) and FRCC regulations* Familiarity with power system modeling and relay coordination studies using Aspen One-Liner software* Familiarity with protection system components, such as relays, carrier sets, RTU, instrument transformers, and DC systems.* Demonstrates good understanding of electric utility protection and control standards and the ability to produce construction documents* Familiarity with engineering computer packages – MicroStation, and/or AutoCAD, Inventor, AutoCAD Electrical**Additional Preferred Qualifications** * Experience and demonstrates written and oral communications skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings and provide direction to others.* Proficient in applying principles of project management* Demonstrates ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in priorities, and remain calm and effective in stressful situations.* Demonstrates ability to meet required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks.* Demonstrates ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, partners, customers, and the public by adapting to various personality styles in a professional manner.* Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.**Working Conditions** * Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees must live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way. Employees are expected to report to their assigned Duke Energy facility as required and directed by their manager, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek.* Normal job functions are performed on a Monday through Friday schedule with some system travel required and must be available for work during system emergencies.****Travel Requirements****5-15%### Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)No### Represented/Union PositionNo### Visa Sponsored PositionNo. 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.