Senior Engineer – Power Grid Planning

Duke Energy Corporation

Senior Engineer managing regulatory and compliance activities related to Transmission Planning for Duke Energy. A chance to make a difference in people's lives with opportunities for growth.

Posted 6/3/2026full-timeSt. Petersburg • Florida • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

NERC Reliability StandardsFERC OrdersFERC Open Access Transmission Tariffpower flow studiesoptimal power flow studiesgenerator interconnection studiesengineering theoriesengineering principlesregulatory compliancetransmission planning

Soft Skills

effective verbal communicationeffective written communicationinterpersonal skillsself-motivatedself-managementsetting prioritiesestablishing goals

Certifications & Qualifications

Professional Engineer

Industry Keywords

utility industryFlorida Public Service CommissionFRCCOATT activitiesbulk power system operationsregulatory filingsindustry drafting teamsNOPRsinter-utility system working groupslegal documents

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Achieve and maintain compliance with all Transmission Planning-applicable NERC Reliability Standards.
Support timely, high-quality filings on FERC Orders and provide impactful comments on NOPRs.
Assist with FRCC regulatory and compliance efforts, interfacing with FRCC staff and FRCC members.
Ability to support compliance with all Florida Public Service Commission (FPSC) Transmission Planning requirements and apply relevant state laws and regulations.
Participate on inter-utility system working groups and perform related studies.
Provide technical support to other areas of Transmission and the company on Transmission Planning-related regulatory and compliance issues.
Represent company on industry drafting teams shaping industry standards.
Support OATT activities, including wholesale planning project justification and 7-factor/Mansfield testing.
Support the company's goals and represent the company in a positive professional manner with customers, consultants, and utility peers.

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)
Registration as a Professional Engineer
Experience in the utility industry
Knowledge and familiarity with NERC Reliability Standards
Knowledge of FERC Open Access Transmission Tariff requirements
Knowledge of FERC rules and orders
Experience working with legal documents
Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills
Experience in performing power flow, optimal power flow, and generator interconnection studies
Demonstrated work experience related to transmission or bulk power system operations
Proficient in engineering theories and principles
Proficient in 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
Effective interpersonal skills
Self-motivated with demonstrated ability to self-manage, set priorities, and establish goals.

Benefits

Comp & perks

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