Engineer III or Senior Engineer - (Electrical - PMC) Midwest

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PMC is the Project Management and Construction (PMC) group within Duke Energy, responsible for building new power generation assets. PMC Engineering provides leadership and oversight of contract engineering resourcesfor all phases of Duke Energy's major projects (development, design, execution, commissioning, and turnover to operations). As part of Duke Energy's broader strategy to meet rising customer demand and decarbonize the grid, PMC is actively planning and building solar, bulk energy storage (BESS), simple cycle and combined cycles generating facilities. Additionally, PMC is developing projects for advanced nuclear, hydro pumped storage, carbon capture, LNG storage, and potentially, offshore wind facilities.

The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied. This Engineer III position reports to the Manager, PMC Design Engineering - Electrical.

The Senior Engineer manages work in engineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision. The Senior Engineer is expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently, with guidance limited to unusual or complex projects or issues. Employees in the Senior Engineer position are fully competent in the use of concepts and procedures. The Senior Engineer identifies problems, develops solutions and takes action to resolve.

Responsibilities

The Engineer works as a member of the project team to support all phases of major projects, from initial project scoping and development to performance testing and final project close-out. These responsibilities include:

• Support development phase of major project scope and EPC bid package documentation.
• Support the interconnection design and agreements for development stage projects and ensure project contract documentation aligns with interconnection scope.
• Support cost estimate, schedule, risk analysis, bid evaluation and contract development.
• Provide engineering oversight to ensure compliance with project requirements, design criteria, as well as applicable Duke Energy and Industry Standards.
• Participate in design reviews, drawing reviews, construction support, resolution of technical RFIs, commissioning support, performance testing and project warranty support.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards related to area of assignment.
• Conduct and review power system related studies.
• Assist in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities under the guidance of higher-level employees.
• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
• Keep abreast of new developments, technologies, procedures, standards and equipment.
• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Engineer III

• 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.
• Minimum of 4 years of related experience.

Senior Engineer

• 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.
• Minimum of 6 years of related experience

• Familiar with transmission interconnected renewable resources
• Familiar with specifications for major electrical equipment including large power transformers, LV/MV cables, LV/MV switchgear, protective relaying devices
• Experience in power systems modeling using ETAP or SKM
• Experience with design and construction of electrical power systems
• Experience with development of AC and DC schematics for protective relaying systems
• Knowledge of relay settings calculations for protective relays associated with Inverter Based Resources
• Familiar with principles of project management in the utility industry
• Understanding of industry standards including NESC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, and IEEE 2800.
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam and desire to complete PE license.

• 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.
• Perform work on a construction site and in an office environment.
• Occasionally mildly strenuous physical activity (extensive walking on uneven surfaces, climbing stairs/ladders, etc.)
• Required to wear personal protective equipment (hardhat, safety glasses, clothing, earplugs, etc.) as needed.
• Travel - 25%

• Valid driver's license

Travel Requirements

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