Senior Electrical Engineer – Project Management, Construction

Duke Energy Corporation

. Support the development phase of major project scope and EPC bid package documentation .

Posted 4/22/2026full-timeSt. Petersburg • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support the development phase of major project scope and EPC bid package documentation
Support the interconnection design and agreements for development stage projects and ensure project contract documentation aligns with interconnection scope
Support cost estimate, schedule, risk analysis, bid evaluation and contract development
Provide engineering oversight to ensure compliance with project requirements, design criteria, as well as applicable Duke Energy and Industry Standards
Participate in design reviews, drawing reviews, construction support, resolution of technical RFIs, commissioning support, performance testing and project warranty support
On-site engineering support for construction and commissioning of projects
Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards related to area of assignment
Conduct and review power system related studies ensuring accuracy with industry standards and project requirements
Assist in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities under the guidance of higher-level employees
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills
Maintains accurate records and files
Keep abreast of new developments, technologies, procedures, standards and equipment related to areas of assignment
Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Requirements

What you’ll need

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
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience (without a Professional Engineer certification) or 5 years of engineering experience (with a Professional Engineer certification)
Familiar with transmission interconnected renewable resources
Understanding of applicable NERC (PRC-006, PRC-012, PRC-023, PRC-025, PRC-027, PRC-028, PRC-029, PRC-030, CIP-002, and CIP-10) regulations
Familiar with specifications for major electrical equipment including large power transformers, LV/MV cables, LV/MV switchgear, protective relaying devices
Experience in power systems modeling using ETAP or SKM
Experience with design and construction of electrical power systems
Experience with development of AC and DC schematics for protective relaying systems
Knowledge of relay settings calculations for protective relays associated with Inverter Based Resources
Familiar with principles of project management in the utility industry
Understanding of industry standards including NESC, NFPA 70E, NFPA 855, IEEE 1547, and IEEE 2800.
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam and desire to complete PE license
Valid Driver’s License required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work

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Hard Skills & Tools

engineeringpower systems modelingETAPSKMAC schematicsDC schematicsrelay settings calculationstechnical report writingcost estimationrisk analysis

Soft Skills

effective communicationplanningorganizingmonitoringrelationship buildingproblem solvingtechnical analysisdocumentationteam coordinationprocess enhancement

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringProfessional Engineer certificationEngineering Fundamentals Exam