The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. An Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied.
This position provides support for the Energy Management System (EMS), which provides tools to operate the electrical grid. Support of the EMS ensures it is available and operating properly to meet the needs of the operators in controlling critical electrical infrastructure. This is the advancing level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve more complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with even greater independence. They effectively apply fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied.
Responsibilities for this position include but are not limited to the following
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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; 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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Conducts engineering and related studies; 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. 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.
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Provides support and system maintenance of EMS applications (real time network analysis, real time contingency analysis, modeling, graphics, SCADA, database updates to ensure EMS matches field).
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Works with EMS and IT teammates to ensure proper cyber security for EMS environment, including periodic maintenance such as server reboots.
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Develops procedures and processes for new technologies or changing business needs to ensure compliance with all applicable standards, regulations and company requirements.
Note: This posting is for one position. Dependent on relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.
Basic/Required Qualifications (Engineer III)
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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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Minimum of 4 years engineering experience
Basic/Required Qualifications (Senior Engineer)
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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 B. S. engineering degree.
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Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
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Registration as a Professional Engineer
Additional Preferred Qualifications
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Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles
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Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, 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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Previous power system engineering experience
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Previous power system modeling, flow analysis experience
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Previous experience with Electric Transmission systems, including NERC transmission reliability standards (BA, TOP, etc.)
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Previous experience with real time computer systems, including programming languages (C++, FORTRAN, etc.), scripting languages (PERL, PYTHON, etc.)
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Previous experience in an Operational Technology role
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Previous experience with Real Time Network Analysis & Real Time Contingency Analysis
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Previous experience with General Electric Grid EMS/DMS systems
Specific Requirements
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Serves on 24x7 callout rotation
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Valid driver's license
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Ability to pass NERC CIP Background screening
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Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
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Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
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A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
Duke Energy
526 S Church St
Charlotte
North Carolina United States
www.duke-energy.com
