Engineer I or II - Power Grid Planning
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Job overview
The Engineer I/II role in Duke Energy Transmission Planning will perform engineering work, support facility rating activities, update transmission models, conduct studies, and prepare technical reports. The position offers hybrid work, full‑time schedule, and opportunities to develop advanced skills while contributing to the company’s power grid planning objectives.
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Full job description
Engineer I or II - Power Grid Planning
remote type
Hybrid
locations
Raleigh, NC
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 2 Days Ago
time left to apply
End Date: September 3, 2026 (12 days left to apply)
job requisition id
R41073
Important Application Submission Information
In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Wednesday, September 2, 2026
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Position Summary
This position will be responsible for performing engineering work in Duke Energy Transmission Planning organization. The Engineer II position is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer II position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. An Engineer II is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer II effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.
Responsibilities
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Serves as one of the Facility Ratings Coordinators for DEP, supporting NERC FAC-008 facility rating activities across the DEP region.
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Provides support for transmission model updates, voltage and load calculations , planning studies and other efforts.
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Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of well-defined problems in area of expertise.
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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; 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 moderate scope and complexity.
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Conducts engineering and related studies; projects and assignments are clearly defined with focus on development but must be able to complete routine engineering projects with minimal oversight; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with minimum impact on existing systems.
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Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; demonstrates proficiency in technical competencies and has ability to interpret technical information and instructions.
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Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
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Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
Required/Basic Qualifications
Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
Engineer I
- 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.
Engineer II
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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.
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2 years engineering work experience
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
Additional Preferred Qualifications
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Masters in Electric Power Systems
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PSSE, TARA, or similar tools used for planning studies
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Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
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Programming experience in areas such as Python, batch files, Visual Basic
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Experience with NERC Reliability Standards
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Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
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Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
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Good written and oral communication skills.
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Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
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Understanding of basic principles of project management.
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Experience in the utility industry.
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Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
Working Conditions
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Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants
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Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.
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Travel Requirements
5-15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable) No
Represented/Union Position No
Visa Sponsored Position 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.Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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