FERT Coordinator

dukeenergy

. Coordinate, investigate, and assemble information for Bulk Electric System transmission projects before commissioning and initial energization .

Posted 10/5/2026full-timePlainfield • Ohio • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in coordinating and leading Bulk Electric System transmission projects, ensuring compliance with NERC FAC-008 standards and effective management of energization processes. Proficient in utilizing tools such as Duke Energy's TOA Outage Tracking tool and SharePoint for project documentation and resource coordination.

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Bulk Electric System CoordinationNERC FAC-008 ComplianceDuke Energy TOA Outage Tracking ToolSubstation Construction ExperienceProject Management

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Hard Skills

Project ManagementSubstation ConstructionTransmission Line EngineeringProtection & Controls EngineeringNERC Standard FAC-008Facility Ratings CoordinationComponent VerificationDocumentation and VerificationResource CoordinationProblem Resolution

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationCollaborationReliabilityProblem-Solving

Tools & Technologies

Duke Energy TOA Outage Tracking ToolSharePointPower AppPower Automate

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer LicenseABET-Accredited Engineering Degree

Industry Keywords

Bulk Electric SystemTransmission SystemsFacility EnergizationComponent InventoriesTransmission Level Procedures

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate, investigate, and assemble information for Bulk Electric System transmission projects before commissioning and initial energization
Lead the region’s Facility Energization Ratings Team (FERT)
Coordinate installed component verifications following construction involving BES components
Provide Facility Ratings Coordinators with routine meetings and contact points for installation, component, and ratings questions
Lead bi-weekly Midwest FERT meetings and participate in enterprise bi-weekly FERT coordinator touch-base meetings
Develop schedules, monitor work, coordinate resources, and resolve procedural problems associated with energizing BES assets
Lead documentation and verification of FAC-008 component inventories before commissioning and energization
Interface with Transmission Engineering, Asset Management, System Operations, Transmission Planning, Work Management, and Project Management
Document lessons learned from regional FERT coordinators and BES energization projects
Support improvements to NERC O&P Transmission Level Procedures and the Facility Energization Process
Adhere to the Transmission Level Procedure to ensure FAC-008 compliance
Review, take, and release outage holds in Duke Energy’s TOA Outage Tracking tool

Requirements

What you’ll need

Associate degree in Project Management, Business, Information Technology, or Engineering Technology and 7 years of related work experience
High School/GED and 9 years of related work experience may substitute for the associate degree and 7 years of experience
Bachelor degree with 5 years of work experience accepted
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Reliable, consistent transportation required
Ability to live within a reasonable commute, not greater than 50 miles one way, to the designated Duke Energy facility
Substation construction and maintenance experience
Working knowledge of transmission line, substation, and protection & controls engineering facilities and equipment
Familiarity with transmission and distribution systems
Familiarity with or working knowledge of NERC Standard FAC-008 and Transmission Level Procedures related to FAC-008
Expertise with Duke Energy TOA Outage Tracking tool
Expertise with SharePoint maintenance, Power App, and Power Automate
Professional Engineer license, ABET-accredited engineering degree, and other listed desired qualifications are preferred
Working conditions include office, field, temperature, sitting, walking on uneven terrain

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance as applicable
5–15% travel requirements