Engineer I/II – Power Grid Planning

Duke Energy Corporation

Power grid planning engineer supporting Duke Energy transmission reliability, facility ratings, models, and studies. Developing technical analyses within a hybrid Raleigh-based role.

Posted 8/19/2026full-timeRaleigh • North Carolina • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Transmission Planning and Facility Ratings Coordination, with a strong foundation in Electrical Engineering principles and experience in using planning-study tools like PSSE and TARA. Proficient in technical report preparation, problem-solving, and effective communication within engineering teams.

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Bachelor's Degree In EngineeringElectrical EngineeringExperience With PSSEProgramming Experience In PythonNERC Reliability Standards

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Hard Skills

Transmission PlanningFacility Ratings CoordinationVoltage CalculationsLoad CalculationsEngineering Problem SolvingTechnical Report PreparationProject Management PrinciplesEngineering Fundamentals ExamElectric Power SystemsDesign And Maintenance Of Systems

Soft Skills

Good Written Communication SkillsGood Oral Communication SkillsTeam Decision-MakingPositive Working RelationshipsOrganizing And Scheduling Work Activities

Tools & Technologies

PSSETARAPythonVisual BasicBatch Files

Industry Keywords

NERC FAC-008Utility Industry ExperienceDepartment-Specific ExperienceEngineering Theories And Principles

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Python

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform engineering work in Duke Energy's Transmission Planning organization
Serve as a Facility Ratings Coordinator for DEP, supporting NERC FAC-008 facility rating activities across the DEP region
Support transmission model updates, voltage and load calculations, planning studies, and related efforts
Provide engineering and technical expertise in identifying, analyzing, and resolving well-defined problems
Contribute to team decision-making through planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring work activities
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
Conduct engineering and related studies and complete routine engineering projects with minimal oversight
Design, operate, and maintain systems with minimal impact on existing systems
Interpret technical information and instructions
Coordinate work activities through positive working relationships
Maintain accurate records and files
Represent the company positively and professionally
Travel to field sites and/or plants as required by the business unit

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineer I: Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
Engineer II: 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
Engineer II: 2 years engineering work experience
Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering desired
Master's in Electric Power Systems preferred
Experience with PSSE, TARA, or similar planning-study tools preferred
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
Programming experience in Python, batch files, or Visual Basic preferred
Experience with NERC Reliability Standards preferred
Understanding of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and presenting recommendations
Good written and oral communication skills
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam preferred
Understanding of basic project management principles
Utility industry experience preferred
Department-specific experience applicable to the hiring department preferred
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future
Ability to live within a reasonable daily commute to the designated Duke Energy facility

Benefits

Comp & perks

Friendly work environment
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Competitive pay and benefits
Relocation assistance provided (as applicable) — No
Hybrid work arrangement after onboarding period