Lead Engineer – Grid Stability Studies

Duke Energy Corporation

. Provide technical leadership for Dynamic Stability studies within Duke Energy Grid Stability & Advanced Studies .

Posted 10/26/2026full-timeUnited StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in power system dynamic performance and advanced transmission studies, with a strong focus on dynamic stability analysis, transmission planning, and compliance with NERC Reliability Standards. Proven ability to lead complex engineering studies, mentor engineers, and coordinate with stakeholders in the electric utility industry.

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Dynamic Stability AnalysisTransmission PlanningPSS®E SoftwareProfessional Engineer RegistrationNERC Reliability Standards Compliance

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Hard Skills

Dynamic Stability StudiesElectromagnetic Transient AnalysisTransmission StudiesModel DevelopmentHarmonics AnalysisOscillatory StabilityProtection System DesignTechnical WritingProject ManagementAnalytical Methodologies

Soft Skills

Technical LeadershipCommunication SkillsMentoringProblem SolvingPresentation Skills

Tools & Technologies

PSS®EPSCADTSATTARAPowerWorld

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer Registration

Industry Keywords

Electric Utility IndustryMISO Planning ProcessesPJM Planning ProcessesNERC Reliability StandardsStakeholder Coordination

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide technical leadership for Dynamic Stability studies within Duke Energy Grid Stability & Advanced Studies
Serve as a subject matter expert for power system dynamic performance and advanced transmission studies
Perform transmission studies including Dynamic Stability, Electromagnetic Transient (EMT), and other advanced power system analyses
Support reliability assessments for transmission expansion plans, large load interconnections, generation interconnections, and emerging system conditions
Provide technical leadership and guidance for complex engineering studies, analytical methodologies, and modeling practices
Coordinate with MISO and PJM planning organizations on regional planning activities, model development, study assumptions, project evaluations, and stakeholder initiatives
Participate in MISO and PJM technical working groups, stakeholder processes, and regional planning activities
Coordinate with developers, neighboring utilities, consultants, and internal engineering organizations to ensure accurate modeling information and current planning criteria
Provide technical oversight of consultant-performed studies and review methodologies, assumptions, results, recommendations, and deliverables
Participate in site visits, testing activities, and commissioning support as needed
Lead identification, analysis, and resolution of complex power system issues affecting transmission reliability and grid performance
Prepare and present technical studies, reports, recommendations, correspondence, and presentations
Manage project schedules, technical deliverables, stakeholder interfaces, and study execution
Support development and continuous improvement of study methodologies, modeling practices, technical standards, and planning processes
Mentor and provide technical guidance to engineers
Represent Duke Energy in industry and regulatory forums and maintain relationships with external stakeholders
Support compliance with applicable NERC Reliability Standards and regional planning requirements

Requirements

What you’ll need

Graduation from a four-year college or university with 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
8 years related work experience
Registration as a Professional Engineer
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Experience in the electric utility industry
Experience with transmission planning, stability studies, interconnection studies, or advanced system studies
Experience with MISO and/or PJM planning processes, model development, regional planning studies, and stakeholder coordination
Experience with transmission planning and stability analysis software including PSS®E, PSCAD, TSAT, TARA, PowerWorld, or similar applications
Strong understanding of dynamic stability analysis, EMT studies, harmonics analysis, oscillatory stability, and inverter-based resource performance
Experience with transmission system protection principles, protection system design, relay settings, and protection coordination
Experience supporting large load, data center, renewable generation, inverter-based resource, or generator interconnection projects
Working knowledge of NERC Reliability Standards including TPL-001, CIP-014, MOD-026, MOD-027, MOD-032, and MOD-033
Experience coordinating and overseeing technical work performed by consultants and external stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple projects and competing priorities while providing technical leadership
Strong analytical, technical writing, presentation, and communication skills
Experience representing utilities before regional entities, industry organizations, working groups, or regulatory bodies
Proficiency in engineering theories, principles, project management, problem solving, and development of technical recommendations
Ability to mentor engineers and influence technical decisions across multiple organizations

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Relocation assistance as applicable is not provided