Electrical Engineer I (battery Energy Storage And Microgrid Project Development) - Remote Eligible

Engineer I Position

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Position Overview

The Engineer I position is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer I position solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. An Engineer I is expected to develop skills and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer I is expected to have knowledge of fundamental concepts of electric power systems. This position will develop engineering and technical skills to support various Duke Energy internal groups in pursuit of self-developing battery energy storage and microgrid projects.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• Support greenfield and brownfield development through site screening and selection, system feasibility studies, preliminary design, cost estimates, and overall technical due diligence.
• Perform power system modeling and analysis utilizing tools such as PSSE/TARA, CYME, CYMCAP, PSCAD, and MATLAB.
• Perform the battery facility design, including but not limited to electrical system design, such as power and energy sizing, creating one-line diagrams, and equipment selection. Also, design the physical site layout and site access, while adhering to jurisdictional guidelines and industry best practices.
• Create and submit interconnection requests for distribution and transmission connected projects and analyze study results.
• Provide technical support and analysis of conductor sizing, capacity testing, reactive power studies, and system protection studies.
• Work with Supply Chain on issuing Requests for Proposals (RFP) for EPC and key equipment components.
• Support efforts to optimize BESS systems design and output.
• Develop techno-economic models to support improvement of project return on investment.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and design plans related to projects and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Stay informed of technology advancements, market trends, best practices, and relevant guidelines and standards related to energy storage technology.
• Maintain equipment supplier relationships and advise Supply Chain and PMC on energy storage technology trends.

Key Skills and Experience

Power system modeling utilizing tools such as PSSE/TARA, CYME, PSCAD and MATLAB. Coursework in power systems analysis, power electronics, drive/converter controls, and/or fault analysis. Basic/Required Qualifications – Engineer I Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering with power system, controls or power electronics focus from an ABET accredited program no later than December 2025. A master's degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree. Desired Qualifications Master and/or PhD in engineering Knowledge of generation interconnection (FERC and State) Knowledge of power system study Experience in the electric utility industry Civil Engineering experience/exposure Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds. Good verbal and written communications skills Good organizational skills. Ability to control stressful situations and multi-tasking Ability to work with diverse teams with different backgrounds and personalities Ability to collect and organize data, and apply procedures, read and comprehend technical drawings, graphs, maps, and other technical documents.

Working Conditions

Virtual - Work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility. Travel is required, ~10%.