Senior Engineer – PGO Grid Automation

Duke Energy Corporation

Engineer III/Senior Engineer at Duke Energy developing automation solutions for Power Grid Operations. Involved in system design, coding, testing, and field support with diverse engineering teams.

Posted 5/28/2026full-timeCharlotte • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Switching

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

development of advanced automation solutions within the Power Grid Operations Distribution (PGO-D) system
developing, testing, and commissioning of planned island (microgrid) automation controllers, energy storage gateways, high-speed switching edge controllers, and other non-standard projects
responsible for the development and integration of project settings/configurations for non-routine automation control projects outside the substation with PGO-D
provides technical expertise with industrial coding, testing, and deployment
supports field commissioning activities and implementation support for projects
supports automation devices lifecycle management, including assessment and firmware management
coordinating with key internal stakeholders, such as enterprise standards, system protection, design engineering, DCC Operations, telecom and other key teammates
interfacing with external engineering consultants on various projects
provides telecom guidance to develop or revise solutions needed for Operational Technology (OT) projects
supports the Control Hardware in the Loop lab for testing and development
provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor of Science in Engineering obtained from an ABET accredited program, OR a master’s degree in Engineering in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
Minimum of four (4) years of engineering experience
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 Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree
Minimum of 6 years of engineering experience or 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
Working knowledge of SEL RTAC Programming with experience on developing, testing, and commissioning complex projects
Familiarity with IEC 61850 – GOOSE, Sampled Value (SV) protocols
Familiarity with Relay IEC 61131 Programming
Familiarity network switch configuration, ports/interfaces requirements, VLANs, and protocol support
Fiber network design, components, and integration with field assets
General understanding of electric system protection
Working knowledge of RTDS hardware and integrating equipment for testing
Experience with developing models for power system studies, CYME, ETAP, SKM
Working knowledge of Duke Energy specific software: DSCADA, Distribution Management System, and planning tools.
Practical experience with Duke Energy business systems such as Maximo and Footprints.
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.
Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.

Benefits

Comp & perks

friendly work environment
opportunities for growth and development
recognition for your work
competitive pay and benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

SEL RTAC ProgrammingIEC 61850Relay IEC 61131 Programmingnetwork switch configurationVLANsFiber network designRTDS hardwarepower system studiesCYMEETAP

Soft Skills

technical expertiseproblem analysiscommunicationcoordinationproject managementteam collaborationstakeholder engagementguidancesupportresolution

Certifications

Bachelor of Science in EngineeringMaster's degree in EngineeringProfessional Engineer registrationEngineering Fundamentals Exam