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Duke Energy Corporation

Engineer I – Engineer II, Transmission

Duke Energy Corporation

. Design, develop, implement, and support protection, control, SCADA, and automation systems for transmission substations and switchyards .

Posted 10/30/2026full-timePlainfield • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing protection, control, and SCADA systems for transmission substations, along with strong project management skills to support engineering projects from concept to closeout. Proficient in performing protection calculations, maintaining relay databases, and ensuring compliance with relay-setting activities.

Highest-signal resume keywords
Protection And Control System DesignSCADA System ImplementationSubstation Engineering ExperienceAutodesk Software ProficiencyFault Modeling Software Experience

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Hard Skills
Protection CalculationsRelay Database MaintenanceControl System DesignAC And DC System CalculationsSchematic Drawings DevelopmentWiring Diagrams CreationPanel Layout DesignField TroubleshootingTemplate DevelopmentEngineering Studies Coordination
Soft Skills
Project ManagementStakeholder CoordinationProblem-SolvingCommunicationTeam Collaboration
Tools & Technologies
Autodesk SoftwareSchweitzer Relay SoftwareAspen SoftwareSCADA-Based DevicesFault Modeling Software
Industry Keywords
Transmission SubstationsGrid Modernization ProjectsEngineering SupportCompliance ActivitiesRelay-Setting Coordination

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies
Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact
  • Design, develop, implement, and support protection, control, SCADA, and automation systems for transmission substations and switchyards
  • Provide engineering support for capital, maintenance, emergent, and grid modernization projects
  • Support projects from concept development through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout
  • Perform protection calculations and coordination to protect the grid
  • Maintain the relay database for Midwest Relay assets and settings
  • Support relay-setting and coordination compliance activities
  • Interface with relay technicians during installation and commissioning of settings
  • Conduct engineering and related studies and coordinate changes through working groups and meetings
  • Develop complete control system designs for transmission substations and switching stations
  • Develop and update schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, and panel layouts
  • Perform AC and DC system calculations
  • Provide technical support for field troubleshooting and commissioning
  • Learn and apply company standards and design practices for transmission control systems
  • Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure project-design accuracy
  • Manage project engineering timelines and quality steps
  • Identify opportunities to improve standard control designs and engineering processes
  • Work with protection and SCADA-based devices for template development, testing, and debugging
  • Maintain accurate records and files and represent the company positively and professionally

Requirements

What you’ll need
  • Engineer I: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Engineer I: A master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. engineering degree
  • Engineer II: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Engineer II: A master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. engineering degree
  • Engineer II: 2 years minimum required engineering experience
  • Experience with Autodesk software
  • Experience with substation engineering
  • Experience with controls schematics
  • Experience with fault modeling software
  • Experience with Schweitzer relay software
  • Experience with Aspen
  • Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
  • Willingness and ability to travel 5–15%
  • Ability to work hands-on in a lab environment with protection and SCADA-based devices
  • Ability to live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility for hybrid work

Benefits

Comp & perks
  • Competitive pay and benefits
  • Friendly work environment
  • Opportunities for growth and development
  • Recognition for your work
  • Hybrid work arrangement
  • Travel reimbursement or relocation assistance not stated; relocation assistance is not provided