Engineer III or Senior Engineer – PGO Grid Automation

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In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, October 8, 2026

Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

Responsibilities

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Provides technical expertise with industrial coding, testing, and deployment
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Support field commissioning activities and implementation support for projects
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Support automation devices lifecycle management, this includes assessment and firmware management for the purposes of supporting standard updates or cybersecurity initiatives.
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Coordinating with key internal stakeholders, such as enterprise standards, system protection, design engineering, DCC Operations, telecom and other key teammates.
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Interfacing with external engineering consultants on various projects
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Provides telecom guidance to develop or revise solutions needed for Operational Technology (OT) projects\\
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Support the Control Hardware in the Loop lab for testing and development
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Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity,

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Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities,
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Deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team,
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Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity,
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Completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; increasingly competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems,
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Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; proficient in technical and analytical competencies,
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Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,
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Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and accurately using oral and written communications
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Maintains accurate records and files, and
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Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Requirements

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Bachelor of Science in Engineering obtained from an ABET accredited program, OR a master’s degree in Engineering in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Minimum of four (4) years of engineering experience

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer. A Master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.

Working knowledge of SEL RTAC Programming with experience on developing, testing, and commissioning complex projects
Familiarity with IEC 61850 – GOOSE, Sampled Value (SV) protocols
Familiarity with Relay IEC 61131 Programming
Familiarity network switch configuration, ports/interfaces requirements, VLANs, and protocol support
Fiber network design, components, and integration with field assets
General understanding of electric system protection
Working knowledge of RTDS hardware and integrating equipment for testing
Experience with developing models for power system studies, CYME, ETAP, SKM
Working knowledge of Duke Energy specific software: DSCADA, Distribution Management System, and planning tools.
Practical experience with Duke Energy business systems such as Maximo and Footprints.
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.
Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.

Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Minimum of 4 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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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 the designated Duke Energy facility.
Majority of work will be in an office environment. However, the role requires onsite commissioning and troubleshooting support for projects
Must be able to travel 15-25% to support field work

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.