Senior Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation

. Develop detailed project scopes, control equipment enclosure layouts, elementary, schematic, and wiring diagrams for substation projects .

Posted 9/15/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in electrical engineering principles, including protective relay settings calculations and high-voltage substation design. Proficient in project management, CAD software, and compliance with NERC and IEEE standards.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor Of Science In EngineeringProfessional Engineer RegistrationProtective Relay Settings CalculationsMicroStation And/or AutoCAD ProficiencyPower System Modeling

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Hard Skills

Electrical EngineeringProtective Relay Settings CalculationsPower System ModelingRelay Coordination StudiesHigh-Voltage Substation DesignProject Management PrinciplesTechnical Report PreparationEngineering Design SpecificationsSchematic And Wiring DiagramsRelay Logic Interpretation

Soft Skills

Effective Written And Oral CommunicationAbility To Meet DeadlinesCollaboration With Project TeamsProblem SolvingOrganizational Skills

Tools & Technologies

CAD SoftwareMicroStationAutoCADAspen One-LinerAutoCAD Electrical

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer Registration

Industry Keywords

NERC RegulationsIEEE StandardsElectric Utility ProtectionRelay Protection SchemesTransmission And Distribution Equipment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop detailed project scopes, control equipment enclosure layouts, elementary, schematic, and wiring diagrams for substation projects
Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely release of engineering designs
Use design specifications, code manuals, CAD software, and reference sources to complete engineering designs
Produce engineering release packages, drawings, bills of material, relay setting files, and documentation
Provide engineering and technical expertise for identifying, analyzing, and resolving increasingly complex problems
Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to achieve business goals
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
Conduct engineering studies and complete non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight
Independently manage project schedules and interfaces
Design, operate, and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems
Support field personnel during project implementation
Develop and maintain CAD expertise for efficient engineering work
Develop protective relay settings calculations and analysis according to IEEE, NERC, and evolving standards
Develop and review high-voltage substation designs at 23kV, 115kV, 230kV, and 500kV
Collaborate with project teams to share knowledge and produce high-quality work
Maintain accurate records and files
Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineer III: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program, or Master's degree in engineering in lieu of the B.S. engineering degree
Engineer III: Minimum of 4 years engineering experience
Senior Engineer: Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer
Senior Engineer: Master's degree in engineering considered in lieu of the B.S. engineering degree
Senior Engineer: Minimum of 6 years engineering experience, or 5 years with state registration as a Professional Engineer
Registration as a Professional Engineer required at the Senior level by Transmission
Electrical Engineering degree preferred
Familiarity with electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based relaying
Familiarity with relay protection schemes and relay logic
Experience with protective relay settings calculations for transmission and distribution equipment
Ability to interpret and develop relay logic for microprocessor-based relays
Ability to interpret relay documents and Protection & Control design drawings
Knowledge of applicable NERC and FRCC regulations
Experience with power system modeling and relay coordination studies using Aspen One-Liner
Familiarity with relays, carrier sets, RTUs, instrument transformers, and DC systems
Understanding of electric utility protection and control standards
Proficiency with MicroStation and/or AutoCAD, Inventor, and AutoCAD Electrical
Ability to meet deadlines while completing multiple tasks
Effective written and oral communication skills, including presenting information, facilitating meetings, and providing direction
Understanding of basic project management principles
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Ability to work Monday through Friday, travel as required, and be available for call-out during system emergencies

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Relocation assistance provided as applicable: No
5–15% system travel
Hybrid work arrangement after onboarding period