Senior Engineer – Transmission Protection & Controls, Settings Engineer

Duke Energy Corporation

. Perform engineering studies, calculations, and settings development for substation protective relays .

Posted 10/19/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in protective relay engineering, including the ability to analyze and resolve complex issues while managing projects effectively. Proficient in technical documentation and communication, with a strong foundation in electrical engineering principles and utility industry standards.

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Protective Relay EngineeringProfessional Engineer LicenseNERC PRC Standards KnowledgeNERC CIP Standards KnowledgeUtility Industry Experience

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Hard Skills

Engineering Theories and PrinciplesTechnical DocumentationEngineering CalculationsTechnical Schematics DevelopmentProtective Relay DesignTroubleshooting Protective SystemsProject Planning and ExecutionResearching Engineering IssuesEvaluating AlternativesRelay Protection Schemes Knowledge

Soft Skills

Effective Communication SkillsTime ManagementPrioritization Skills

Tools & Technologies

Aspen Relay DatabaseOneLinerCymTCCSEL-5010SEL-5030AcSELerator

Certifications & Qualifications

B.S. in Electrical EngineeringM.S. in Electrical EngineeringProfessional Engineer License in NC or SC

Industry Keywords

Utility IndustryNERC StandardsProtective RelayingSubstation EngineeringField Technician Support

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform engineering studies, calculations, and settings development for substation protective relays
Apply new protective relaying for planned projects
Integrate new designs into existing legacy designs where required
Support and troubleshoot implementation and commissioning of designed relays/protective systems for field technicians
Support stakeholder teams including Transmission Planning, Account Management, Tech Support, Operations, Asset Management, and Compliance
Provide protective relay engineering expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve increasingly complex issues
Plan and execute work, including scope, schedule, and estimates, and adapt to changing priorities
Conduct engineering and related studies
Create and update technical schematics and configuration files for planned project work according to established standards, guidelines, and philosophies
Prepare technical documentation, including reports, calculations, and sketches, for engineering analyses and deliverables
Coordinate with teammates and stakeholder teams, communicate clearly, and maintain accurate records
Manage engineering work independently with minimal supervision
Support company goals and represent the company professionally

Requirements

What you’ll need

B.S. in Electrical Engineering (ABET-accredited) or M.S. in Electrical Engineering
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Proficient in engineering theories and principles
Proficient in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and presenting recommendations
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Utility industry experience
Professional Engineer License in NC or SC
Strong time management and prioritization skills
Familiarity with protection tools (e.g., Aspen Relay Database/OneLiner, CymTCC, SEL-5010/5030, AcSELerator)
Knowledge or experience with NERC PRC standards (e.g. PRC-006, PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-026, PRC-027)
Knowledge or experience with NERC CIP Standards (e.g. CIP-002, CIP-010)
Knowledge of electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based relays
Knowledge of relay protection schemes and logic
Travel requirements: 5-15%

Benefits

Comp & perks

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