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*This position can be hired as either an Engineer ll or Engineer lll depending on experience*

The Engineer II/III position is the intermediate to advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general/limited supervision. An Engineer II/III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer II/III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly to progressively complex and varied.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis, and resolution of well-defined problems in area of expertise.

• Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.

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

• Deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team.

• Conducts engineering and related studies, projects, and assignments with minimal oversight, with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces.

• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures.

• Demonstrates proficiency in technical competencies and has ability to interpret technical information and instructions.

• 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.

• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills

• Maintains accurate records and files

• Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Additional Responsibilities

• Performing recloser and circuit breaker coordination studies.

• Remotely adjusting settings files to accommodate system changes.

• Helping evaluate and implement new protection technologies.

• Support with technical feedback on outage follow-up efforts by reviewing event records to improve reliability.

• Support automation enablement through creation of Oneline drawings and backfeed contingency coordination studies.

Required Qualifications

Engineer ll

• Must have obtained 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.

• In addition to required degree, 2 years related work experience

Engineer lll

• Must have obtained 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.

• In addition to required degree, 4 years related work experience

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering

• Additional coursework in system protection theory

• FE Certificate

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Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.

• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.

• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

• Understanding of basic principles of project management.

• Experience in the utility industry.

• Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.

• Bachelor's degree in electrical engineering.

• Skilled in distribution power system protection theories and principles.

• Proficient in distribution system coordination, including circuit breakers, reclosers, sectionalizers, fuses.

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

• Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience

• A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

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Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No

Represented/Union Position No

Visa Sponsored Position No

Posting Expiration Date

Friday, April 4, 2025

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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