Engineer I/II – DCC Grid

. Provide engineering support for Distribution system operations .

Posted 10/15/2026full-timeGarner • North Carolina • United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Tools & technologies

Switching

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide engineering support for Distribution system operations
Complete clearances and switching requests and collaborate with Grid Techs and Optimization Engineers
Utilize DCC applications, perform seasonal load transfers, and support service restoration
Write planned switching orders for work at or above the feeder level
Lead Grid Engineer and Transmission Work Management meetings
Provide technical support to management, DCC personnel, and internal and external customers
Develop outage restoration switching orders after faults
Assist with fault location when requested
Review and approve substation equipment clearance requests from Transmission partners
Analyze feeder and substation data from DMS, FMS, Yukon, DSCADA, and other technologies
Provide engineering support during storm response and restoration
Participate in on-call rotation after training
Identify, analyze, and resolve well-defined engineering problems
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
Conduct engineering studies and complete routine engineering projects with minimal oversight
Develop working relationships, coordinate work activities, maintain records, and represent the company professionally

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, or a master’s degree in Engineering in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Engineer II: minimum of two (2) years of engineering experience
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Good written and oral communication skills
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam preferred
Understanding of basic principles of project management preferred
Experience in the utility industry preferred
Must live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way
Expected to report to the assigned Duke Energy facility, on average 3 full workdays per regular workweek
Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants
5–15% travel
Must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future

Comp & perks