Engineer II – Substation Engineering

Duke Energy Corporation

Substation engineer designing civil, structural, and electrical infrastructure for Duke Energy’s power grid. Overseeing contractors and mentoring internal design engineers.

Posted 8/20/2026full-timePlainfield • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in engineering principles and project management, with a strong ability to analyze and resolve complex problems while maintaining effective communication and collaboration within teams. Proficient in preparing technical documentation and conducting engineering studies in utility environments.

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Bachelor Of Science In EngineeringEngineering ExperienceProject Management PrinciplesUtility Industry ExperienceEngineering Fundamentals Exam

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Hard Skills

Engineering ConceptsTechnical ReportingProblem AnalysisDesign And Maintenance Of SystemsResearching Engineering IssuesEvaluating AlternativesPreparing RecommendationsCalculationsDocumentationField Work

Soft Skills

Team Decision-MakingPositive Working RelationshipsAdaptability To Changing PrioritiesOrganizational SkillsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Valid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Utility IndustryABET Accredited ProgramEngineering TheoriesEngineering PracticesDepartment-Specific Experience

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide engineering and technical expertise and guidance in identifying, analyzing, and resolving increasingly complex problems
Contribute to team decision-making through planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring work activities
Manage changing priorities and differing situations affecting team work
Prepare technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches
Conduct engineering and related studies
Complete engineering projects with minimal oversight and increasingly manage project schedules and interfaces independently
Design, operate, and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems
Provide technical oversight to contracted engineering resources
Apply engineering concepts, practices, procedures, and technical and analytical competencies
Develop positive working relationships and coordinate work activities
Maintain accurate records and files
Support company goals and represent the company positively and professionally
Work in office and perform field work in substation environments

Requirements

What you’ll need

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 2 years of engineering experience for Engineer II
Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience for Engineer III
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles
Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam preferred
Increasingly proficient in principles of project management
Experience in the utility industry preferred
Department-specific experience applicable to the hiring department preferred
Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles
Increasingly proficient in researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive pay and benefits
Opportunities for growth and development
Recognition for your work
Friendly work environment
Hybrid work arrangement
Relocation assistance provided, as applicable