Substation Engineer II - Hybrid (Civil/Electrical)

Duke Energy Corporation; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking Civil or Electrical Engineers for the Substation Engineering Services Department in Plainfield, IN. The role can be filled as Engineer II or Engineer III based on experience, with responsibilities spanning project scoping, design oversight, and mentoring the internal design team.

The position emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and the ability to work with contractors while maintaining safety and quality standards in a hybrid work environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (Master’s may substitute).
• Minimum 2 years of engineering experience for Engineer II; minimum 4 years for Engineer III.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical guidance in problem analysis and resolution.
• Contributes to team planning, estimation, scheduling, and monitoring of work.
• Mentors internal design engineering team and oversees contractor resources.
• Prepares technical reports, calculations, and sketches for well-defined problems.
• Performs engineering studies and completes routine projects with increasing independence.

Skills

Engineering fundamentals

Project management

Team collaboration

Technical communication

Education

ABET-accredited engineering program

Bachelor of Science in Engineering

Job description

Duke Energy is seeking Civil or Electrical Engineers for the Substation Engineering Services Department in Plainfield, IN. The role can be filled as Engineer II or Engineer III based on experience, with responsibilities spanning project scoping, design oversight, and mentoring the internal design team.

The position emphasizes collaboration, problem solving, and the ability to work with contractors while maintaining safety and quality standards in a hybrid work environment.