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Duke Energy Corporation · 1 day ago

Engineer I or Engineer II - System Operations Engineering

Charlotte, NC

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

Duke Energy Corporation is a leading energy company that focuses on making a difference in people's lives. They are seeking an Engineer I or Engineer II to support the Systems Operations Engineering team, primarily responsible for operational planning studies, reliability assessments, and ensuring compliance with reliability standards.

Clean EnergyEnergyHardwareHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry

No H1B

Responsibilities

Perform operational planning studies and reliability assessments--working with others in Systems Operations; Transmission System Planning; and counterparts with neighboring companies--participating in reliability and interconnection agreements

Develop real-time operations solutions on the transmission system, including development of operational procedures to change transmission system configuration or re-dispatch of generation to manage loading concerns

Support the resolution of operating issues with all stakeholders including generation entities, neighboring systems, and various load serving entities connected to the transmission system

Participate in pre/post-operating assessment studies of system performance

Provide emergency support during storms and operating emergencies

Support special studies as required for corporate planning purposes or in support of compliance administration programs for FERC and North American Electric Reliability Organization (NERC) requirements

Provide support of the Energy Management System by ensuring accuracy of the transmission network modeling and equipment ratings

Support ongoing Duke Energy and VACAR South compliance with FERC and NERC requirements including development and review of appropriate documentation

Support training activities for others in Systems Operations

Participate in various industry Electric Reliability Organization or Regional Entity working groups and/or groups associated with Reliability and Interconnection Agreements

Conducts engineering and related studies; completes non-routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with the ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems

Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies necessary to handle assignments of increasing complexity

Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files

Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Qualification

Electrical Engineering degreeNERC CertificationUtility industry experienceEnergy Control Center knowledgeEMS/SCADA operationsProject management principlesEffective communication skills

Required

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 will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree

Candidates graduating by May 2026 can be considered

Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

Must maintain or have the ability acquire NERC Certification

Preferred

Electrical Engineering degree

Experience in the utility industry

Understanding of Energy Control Center and Grid Management processes

Understanding EMS/SCADA substation and field device operations characteristics

Proficient in engineering theories and principles

Proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations

Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills

Proficient in principles of project management