Duke Energy Corporation · 12 hours ago
Electrical Engineer I (Battery Energy Storage and Microgrid Project Development)
Various Locations, NC
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry LevelDuke Energy Corporation is dedicated to making a difference for millions of people every day. They are seeking an Electrical Engineer I to develop engineering and technical skills in support of battery energy storage and microgrid projects, providing engineering support throughout the development process.
EnergyHardwareRenewable EnergyClean EnergyHydroelectricOil and GasService Industry
No H1B
Responsibilities
Support greenfield and brownfield development through site screening and selection, system feasibility studies, preliminary design, cost estimates, and overall technical due diligence
Perform power system modeling and analysis utilizing tools such as PSSE/TARA, CYME, CYMCAP, PSCAD, and MATLAB
Perform the battery facility design, including but not limited to electrical system design, such as power and energy sizing, creating one-line diagrams, and equipment selection. Also, design the physical site layout and site access, while adhering to jurisdictional guidelines and industry best practices
Create and submit interconnection requests for distribution and transmission connected projects and analyze study results
Provide technical support and analysis of conductor sizing, capacity testing, reactive power studies, and system protection studies
Work with Supply Chain on issuing Requests for Proposals (RFP) for EPC and key equipment components
Support efforts to optimize BESS systems design and output
Develop techno-economic models to support improvement of project return on investment
Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and design plans related to projects and analysis of increasing scope and complexity
Stay informed of technology advancements, market trends, best practices, and relevant guidelines and standards related to energy storage technology
Maintain equipment supplier relationships and advise Supply Chain and PMC on energy storage technology trends
Qualification
Required
Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with power system, controls or power electronics focus from an ABET accredited program no later than May 2026
A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree
Preferred
Master and/or PhD in engineering
Knowledge of generation interconnection (FERC and State)
Knowledge of power system study
Experience in the electric utility industry
Civil Engineering experience/exposure
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds
Good verbal and written communications skills
Good organizational skills
Ability to control stressful situations and multi-tasking
Ability to work with diverse teams with different backgrounds and personalities
Ability to collect and organize data, and apply procedures, read and comprehend technical drawings, graphs, maps, and other technical documents
Benefits
Competitive pay and 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.
Founded in 1916
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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