Engineer III or Senior Engineer

This position is part of the Protection and Control Engineering group located in the Duke Energy Progress headquarters in downtown Raleigh, NC. The 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.

About the role

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 requires an understanding of power systems, transformers, protective relaying, and electrical engineering principles. The role involves:

• Development and review of designs for high voltage substations at voltages of 23kV, 115kV, 230kV, and 500kV.
• Expertise in protective relay settings calculations and analysis based on current and evolving standards (IEEE, NERC, etc.).
• Managing multiple projects in various stages of design to meet project schedule deadlines.
• Providing design support to field personnel during project implementation.
• Developing and maintaining proficiency in CAD software for efficient production of engineering work.
• Collaborating in a team environment to spread knowledge and produce high-quality products.

Responsibilities

• 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 engineering designs, including current design specifications, code manuals, computer-aided design/drafting software, and other reference sources.
• Produces engineering release packages consisting of pertinent drawings, bills of material, relay setting files, and documentation.
• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to defined problems and analysis.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Requirements

Depending on experience, the successful candidate may be aligned at one of the following levels:

Engineer III

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program (Master's degree in engineering may substitute for the B.S. degree).
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.

Senior Engineer

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer (Master's degree in engineering may substitute for the B.S. degree).
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
• Registration as a Professional Engineer is required at the Senior level.

Qualifications

Preferred Qualifications:

• Electrical Engineering degree preferred.
• 10+ years of engineering experience.
• Familiarity with electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based relaying.
• Familiarity with relay protection schemes and relay logic.
• Experience with relay settings calculations for protective relays, including line, autobank transformers, transformers, bus, and capacitor bank for both transmission and distribution class equipment.
• Ability to interpret and develop relay logic used with microprocessor-based relays.
• Interpretation of relay documents and Protection & Control design drawings.
• Interpretation and compliance with NERC (PRC-006, PRC-012, PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-027, CIP-002, and CIP-10) and FRCC regulations.
• Experience 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.
• Good understanding of electric utility protection and control standards and ability to produce construction documents.
• Proficiency with engineering computer packages such as MicroStation, AutoCAD, Inventor, or AutoCAD Electrical.

Additional Preferred Requirements:

• Ability to quickly grasp new techniques and deal with rapid changes in priorities.
• Ability to meet required deadlines while completing other tasks.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, partners, customers, and the public.
• Strong written and oral communication skills, including the ability to present information, facilitate meetings, and provide direction.
• Ability to work with individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management.

Specific Requirements

• Must have obtained a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program.
• A Master's degree in Engineering may be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Schedule

Normal job functions are performed on a Monday through Friday schedule. Some system travel is required, and the candidate must be available for call-out and work during system emergencies.

Travel Requirements

5-15% travel required.

Working Conditions

Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.