Senior Grid Engineer, EMS & Transmission (Midwest)

Duke Energy; Plainfield, Northern (IN, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy seeks a Senior Engineer to lead EMS engineering initiatives with minimal supervision and strong independent work capabilities. The role emphasizes problem solving, developing solutions, and taking corrective action on complex issues.

The incumbent will guide EMS projects, ensure NERC CIP cyber security compliance, and collaborate with IT/EMS to support secure, reliable energy delivery. Hybrid work model; PE background valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program.
• Six years minimum related experience.
• A master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the BS Engineering degree.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex EMS problems with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis.
• Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects; applies extensive technical expertise to manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the organizational unit's competitive position.
• Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and develops standards relevant to the EMS.
• Keeps abreast of new developments, technologies procedures and equipment.
• Works with IT and EMS teammates to ensure proper cyber security, NERC and O&P compliance for EMS environment.
• Maintains and exercises in depth knowledge of EMS advanced software applications (State Estimator, Contingency Analysis, Network).
• Provides leadership in the development of corporate positions on technical matters related to the future direction of EMS.
• Serves on 24x7 callout rotation.
• Provides engineering/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.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.
• 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.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity.
• 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.

Skills

EMS/DMS systems

NERC CIP cybersecurity

Electric Transmission systems

Real-time computer systems

Effective communication

Leadership

Project management

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (ABET accredited)

Master’s degree in Engineering (preferred in lieu of BS)

Tools

C++

FORTRAN

PERL

Job description

Duke Energy seeks a Senior Engineer to lead EMS engineering initiatives with minimal supervision and strong independent work capabilities. The role emphasizes problem solving, developing solutions, and taking corrective action on complex issues.

The incumbent will guide EMS projects, ensure NERC CIP cyber security compliance, and collaborate with IT/EMS to support secure, reliable energy delivery. Hybrid work model; PE background valued.