Engineer I – Electrical Engineer

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Position Summary:

The Engineer I position is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer I position solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. An Engineer I is expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer I has knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures. This posting is for an Electrical Engineer to join Transmission Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineering within Duke Energy’s Power Grid Operations (PGO) group. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design of protection and control applications for new and existing substations. Design projects range from routine equipment modifications and installations to the complete design of new transmission facilities. This work requires an understanding of power systems, transformers, protective relaying, communications and the electrical engineering principles involved in the development of designs for high voltage substations. Additionally, the successful candidate must be able to manage multiple projects in various stages of design so as to meet project schedule deadlines; provide design support to field personnel during project implementation; develop and maintain expertise in the use of specialized software applications, such as AutoCAD and Aspen and collaborate in a team environment to spread knowledge and to produce the best quality product possible.

Job Responsibilities

Coordinates work to manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely release of engineering designs.

Utilizes a variety of tools and techniques to complete an engineering design, including current design specifications, pertinent code manuals, computer aided design/drafting software, and other reference sources.

Produces engineering release packages consisting of pertinent drawings and bills of material.

Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity both inside as well as outside the scope of typical responsibility.

Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities; decisions may affect the operations or results of the work group and may have some impact on major projects or department results.

Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches related to defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.

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 companys goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Basic Qualifications

Engineer I

Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program

Preferred Qualifications

Protection and Controls Engineer (Relay Settings)

Familiarity with electromechanical, solid-state, and microprocessor-based relaying.

Familiarity with relay protection schemes and relay logic.

Experience with relay settings calculations for protective relays from Protection & Control designs specifically settings for line, autobank transformers, transformers, bus, capacitor bank for both transmission & distribution class equipment

Interpret and develop relay logic used with microprocessor-based relays

Interpretation of relay documents and Protection & Control design drawings

Interpretation and compliance with all applicable NERC (PRC-006, PRC-012, PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-027, CIP-002, and CIP-10) and FRCC regulations

Analysis and reporting of fault analysis and relay actions

Experience with power system modeling and relay coordination studies using Aspen One-Liner software

Familiarity with Aspen Relay Database, SEL-5010, SEL-5030 AcSELerator, EnerVista UR, CymTCC software.

Familiarity with protection system components, such as relays, carrier sets, RTU, instrument transformers, and DC systems.

Basic understanding of serial and networking communications

Familiarity with PTC Mathcad software

Familiarity with AutoCAD software

Protection and Controls Engineer (SCADA)

Experience with multiple SCADA hardware platforms

Experience developing SCADA Point Assignment Sheets (PAS) or Point Data Sheets (PDS)

Experience with developing SCADA configuration files on multiple hardware platforms

Development of baselines and I/O summaries for existing and new substations

Familiarity with SEL RTACs and associated substation automation products

Experience with RTU configurations with serial protocols

Basic understanding of communication protocols: DNP 3.0, SEL, ASCII, MODBUS

Basic understanding of telecom networking

Basic understanding of relay settings

Understanding of NERC CIP requirements as well as ports and services of devices and configurations

Adhere to internal and industry compliance and regulations

Database entry of compliance and non-compliance data & perform Queries

Working knowledge of AutoCAD

Working Conditions

Hybrid – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.

Specific Requirements

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

A Masters degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No

Represented/Union Position No

Visa Sponsored Position No

Posting Expiration Date

Wednesday, October 9, 2024

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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