Substation Engineer (Level III or Senior Level)

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About the role

This position is for a Civil or Electrical Engineer in the Substation Engineering Department located in Plainfield, IN. The department is responsible for designing the physical layout for new substations, expansions to existing substations, upgrades, and failing equipment replacements that require engineering efforts to retrofit with the latest equipment. Substation Engineering is also responsible for site grading and drainage, foundation design, structural design and analysis, and electrical analysis for grounding and lightning protection. We are a diverse group of civil engineers, electrical engineers, and designer/drafters that all work together to contribute to our project’s success.

This position can be hired as either an Engineer III or one level higher as a Senior Engineer depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decisions that may affect the work of the team.
• Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies.
• Completes routine engineering projects and assignments that are clearly defined with focus on development but must be able to complete routine engineering projects with minimal oversight; competent to design, operate, and maintain systems with minimum impact on existing systems.
• Demonstrates proficiency in technical competencies and has ability to interpret technical information and instructions.
• Proficient in technical and analytical competencies.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintains accurate records and files.
• Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Requirements

Engineer III

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PEA Master’s degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.

Senior Engineer

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PEA Master’s degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
• Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficient in engineering theories and principles.
• Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
• Registered Professional Engineer (PE).
• Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Working Conditions

• Corporate office environment.
• Occasional meetings occur within the substation environment.
• Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the posted Duke Energy facility. This position will also be expected to work in the office and perform field work.
• Travel Requirements: 5-15%.