Duke Energy Corporation · 2 days ago
Senior Engineer - SCADA Controls
Charlotte, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
Senior Level
5+ years expDuke Energy Corporation is a leading energy company focused on making a positive impact in people's lives. They are seeking a Senior Engineer for their Distributed Energy Group to support the Energy Storage Control System (ESCS) and manage various engineering projects related to energy storage and control systems.
Clean EnergyEnergyHardwareHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Act as the SME for the ESCS, to include GEMS and site RTAC
Learn and understand the GEMS software including all functions, aspects, alarms, metrics, and navigation of the program
Learn and understand the GEMS Rule Engine and how to minimize interruption to service and prevent danger to lives, equipment misuse, and operational events
Integrate new vendor controllers into site RTAC and GEMS
Maintain and update site RTAC programs and automation logic
Interface with Duke Energy IT personnel to identify concerns and resolve issues in a short amount of time
Maintain a close relationship with Wartsila (Greensmith Parent Company) in order to troubleshoot any issues or concerns with GEMS
Develop, review, or implement formal Testing and Commissioning plans for Battery Storage sites, Microgrids, and Small Solar facilities
Develop or review ESCS requirements and functional specifications for new use case applications
Adhere to industry standards such as IEEE1547-2018 and related standards (e.g. 1547.1)
Facilitate training and knowledge sharing of key control system topics and collaborate with other technical experts to ensure industry’s best practices are being used
Collaborate with stakeholders/customers to ensure technical standards are understood/followed
Provide technical guidance and support to various proof of concept projects related to Energy Storage including design, testing, and implementation of new equipment in the lab environment and field pilots
Qualification
Required
Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience (without a Professional Engineer certification) or 5 years of engineering experience (with a Professional Engineer certification)
Preferred
Renewable and Energy Storage SCADA systems experience
SCADA system testing and commissioning experience
Experience integrating with utility SCADA systems
Understanding of DNP3, Modbus Serial and Modbus TCP protocols
Proven experience in programing SEL RTAC products
Highly proficient in AcSELerator RTAC software
Proficient in AcSELerator QuickSet software
Field experience with hand-on implementation
Field network device programing and implementation experience
Experience in integrating multiple control systems into one controller
Energy Management System (EMS) experience
Testing and Commissioning experience
Previous design engineering experience
Familiarity with industry standards such as IEEE1547-2018 and related standards (e.g. 1547.1)
Proficient in AutoCAD and Vizio
Knowledgeable in Lynx, Structured Text and Python programing are a plus
Good written and oral communication skills
Benefits
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Company
Duke Energy Corporation
Duke Energy, a Fortune 150 company headquartered in Charlotte, N.C., is one of America’s largest energy holding companies.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1.5B2023-04-04Post Ipo Debt· $1.5B
1978-01-13IPO
Leadership Team
Brian D. Savoy
EVP & CFO
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Steve Immel
VP Carolina Coal Generation
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