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Senior Engineer – Transmission
Duke Energy Corporation. Design, develop, implement, and support protection, control, SCADA, and automation systems for transmission substations and switchyards .
Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in designing and implementing protection, control, SCADA, and automation systems for transmission substations, along with strong project management skills to support engineering projects from concept through closeout. Proficient in performing protection calculations, developing control system designs, and maintaining compliance with relay settings.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Protection And Control System DesignSCADA System ImplementationEngineering Project ManagementRelay Setting And Coordination ComplianceAC And DC System Calculations
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Hard Skills
Protection CalculationsControl System DesignSchematic Drawing DevelopmentWiring Diagram CreationPanel Layout DesignField TroubleshootingEngineering StudiesDatabase MaintenanceProject Engineering Timelines ManagementQuality Assurance Processes
Soft Skills
Effective CommunicationStakeholder CoordinationRelationship Building
Tools & Technologies
SCADA-Based DevicesEngineering Software
Certifications & Qualifications
Bachelor Of Science In EngineeringProfessional Engineer (PE) Registration
Industry Keywords
Transmission SubstationsSwitchyardsGrid ModernizationCapital ProjectsMaintenance ProjectsEmergent Projects
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesSwitching
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 database for Midwest Relay assets and settings
- Support relay setting and coordination compliance activities
- Interface with Relay Technicians during settings installation and commissioning
- Conduct engineering 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
- Improve standard control designs and engineering processes
- Manage project engineering timelines and quality steps
- Maintain accurate records and files
- Develop positive working relationships and represent the company professionally
Requirements
What you’ll need- Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or PE
- Engineer III: minimum of 4 years of engineering experience
- Senior Engineer: minimum of 6 years of engineering experience, or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer
- A master's degree in engineering may be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree
- Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
- Ability to work in a hybrid arrangement and live within a reasonable commute of the designated Duke Energy facility, not greater than 50 miles one way
- Willingness to travel 5–15%
- Willingness to work hands-on in a lab environment with protection and SCADA-based devices
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders
- Travel may be needed for face-to-face interactions with engineering and relay field personnel
Benefits
Comp & perks- Competitive pay and benefits
- Friendly work environment
- Opportunities for growth and development
- Recognition for your work
- Relocation assistance may be provided as applicable
- Hybrid work arrangement