Senior Engineer – Transmission Line Engineering

Duke Energy Corporation

Senior Engineer providing design and engineering expertise for transmission lines at Duke Energy. Responsible for ensuring compliance with engineering standards and overseeing project execution.

Posted 5/20/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provides engineering/technical expertise in the area of transmission line design
Analyzes scenarios, evaluates options, and performs design calculations
Responsibilities include support of transmission line routing/siting, creating conceptual designs and cost estimates
Preforming detailed design including structure, foundation, and electrical design for transmission line projects
Provides construction support, oversight and other similar activities
Prepares thorough and accurate job packages, technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and drawings
Modifies designs to address construction issues, environmental circumstances and public concerns
Assists construction in troubleshooting and problem resolution and provides on-site support
Makes informed decisions that may impact major projects or business/department results
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer
Professional Engineer Licensure
Experience in the utility industry
Proficient in transmission line design theories and principles
Proficient with transmission line design software; e.g PLS-CADD, PLS-TOWER, PLS-POLE, MFAD, etc.
Proficient in engineering theories and applying engineering principles to solve problems
Familiarity with applicable design codes and standards
Proficient in practices of researching solutions, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting those recommendations
Ability to collaborate with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient in principles of project management

Benefits

Comp & perks

friendly work environment
opportunities for growth and development
recognition for your work
competitive pay and benefits
relocation assistance (as applicable)

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Hard Skills & Tools

transmission line designdesign calculationsstructural designfoundation designelectrical designengineering principlesproblem resolutionproject management

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationrelationship buildingtroubleshootingdecision making

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringProfessional Engineer Licensure