Transmission Substation Protection & Controls Engineer

Duke Energy; Plainfield (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Indiana is seeking a Transmission Protection Settings or Controls Engineer (Engineer III or Senior) to support substation projects. Role spans protection, control, SCADA, and automation systems with design through commissioning across the territory.

The Engineer III emphasizes advanced skills with growing independence; Senior Engineer operates with minimal guidance on complex projects. Travel is involved, with onsite and hybrid classifications acceptable.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience for Engineer III
• Master's degree in engineering can substitute for BS
• Senior Engineer requires 6 years of experience or 5 with state PE

Responsibilities

• Perform Protection Calculations and Coordination to protect the grid
• Maintain Relay Database for Midwest Relay assets and settings
• Support compliance activities related to relay setting and coordination
• Interface with Relay Technicians for installation and commissioning
• Engage in meetings to coordinate and implement changes
• Develop positive working relationships to coordinate work activities
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills
• Maintain accurate records and files
• Support company goals and represent the company positively
• Identify opportunities to improve standard control designs and engineering processes

Skills

Protection engineering

Controls engineering

SCADA systems

Relay coordination

Education

ABET-accredited degree

Professional Engineer (PE)

Tools

Relay database

Protective relays

Job description

Duke Energy in Indiana is seeking a Transmission Protection Settings or Controls Engineer (Engineer III or Senior) to support substation projects. Role spans protection, control, SCADA, and automation systems with design through commissioning across the territory.

The Engineer III emphasizes advanced skills with growing independence; Senior Engineer operates with minimal guidance on complex projects. Travel is involved, with onsite and hybrid classifications acceptable.