About the role

Engineer supporting renewable energy projects and power generation assets in Duke Energy's PMC group. Involves engineering oversight, compliance, and project management responsibilities in Florida.

Responsibilities

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.

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience for Engineer II
Minimum of 4 years of related experience for Engineer III
A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
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.