July 2, 2025
Electric Energy Jobs

Protection Settings Engineer

Organization:
Duke Energy
Region:
Canada, Indiana, Plainfield
End of contest:
July 14, 2025
Hiring date:
July 16, 2025
Type:
Full time
Category:
Engineer
Description

his position is for a Transmission Protection Settings 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.

Basic/Required Qualifications

  • 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.

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.

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Contact

Duke Energy

526 S Church St

Charlotte

North Carolina United States

www.duke-energy.com