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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 position is for a Transmission Protection Settings/SCADA Engineer to create and support settings configurations across the Midwest.
Additional areas of focus for this role will be:
Compliance requirements related to System Protection
Interpretation of relay documents and Protection & Control design drawings
Remote Engineering Access Modeling and Support
Responsibilities
Perform Protection Calculations and Coordination to protect the grid,
Maintain Relay Database for Midwest Relay assets and settings,
Support compliance activities related to relay setting and coordination,
Interface with Relay Technicians to support install and commissioning of settings,
Conducts engineering and related studies; expected to engage in frequent working group phone calls and face-to-face meetings to coordinate and implement changes as a result of fleet and recognize industry best practices,
Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,
Maintains accurate records and files,
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Specific Requirements
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.
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.
Working Conditions
Travel may be needed for face-to-face interactions with engineering and relay field personnel.
Expectation to be hands on in lab environment with protection and SCADA based devices for template development, testing, and debugging.
Both full-time onsite and Hybrid mobility classifications are acceptable for this role.
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
Travel Requirements
5-15%