Duke Energy Corporation is a large U.S. energy company operating electric utilities that serve 8.4 million customers and maintaining 54,800 megawatts of total energy capacity. Its business also includes natural gas distribution for 1.7 million customers. The company is investing in grid modernization and a broader clean energy portfolio spanning renewables, energy storage, and nuclear power, alongside goals to reach net-zero methane emissions from its natural gas business by 2030 and net-zero carbon emissions from electricity generation by 2050.
Senior Transmission Line Engineer (Hybrid) - Lake Mary, Florida
Duke Energy seeks a senior transmission line engineer to design 69 kV and higher-voltage infrastructure, prepare technical deliverables, manage projects, and coordinate hybrid field and office work.
Description
- Design transmission lines rated 69 kV and above through hands-on engineering work.
- Contribute to competitive proposals and RFP documentation while keeping submissions aligned with project objectives.
- Coordinate with other teams to support successful project delivery, including project-status presentations and briefings.
- Apply engineering expertise to identify, analyze, and resolve increasingly complex technical problems.
- Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor assigned work activities.
- Produce technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
- Perform engineering studies and related technical analyses.
- Complete non-routine engineering projects with limited supervision.
- Manage project schedules and interfaces independently.
- Design, operate, and maintain systems with moderate effects on existing systems.
- Build constructive working relationships to coordinate activities effectively.
- Keep records and files accurate and current.
- Advance company objectives and represent Duke Energy in a positive, professional manner.
Requirements
- A Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program in electrical, mechanical, or civil/structural engineering, plus at least four years of related experience for Engineer III or six years for Senior Engineer.
- A master's degree in engineering may substitute for the bachelor's engineering degree.
- Hold a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or a Professional Engineer license.
- At least six years of engineering experience, or five years with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
- Experience using industry tools such as the PLS suite, Microsoft products, AutoCAD, MFAD, Primavera, and other software.
- Five to seven years of experience designing, engineering, and constructing high-voltage transmission line projects.
- Experience producing one-line diagrams, three-line diagrams, general arrangements, plan and profiles, and other standard transmission line deliverables.
- Ability to learn new tools and processes required for transmission line design, including Maximo.
- Strong command of engineering theories and principles.
- Ability to research engineering and design issues, assess alternatives, develop recommendations, and present findings.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Working knowledge of project management principles.
- Experience in the utility industry.
- Knowledge of AutoCAD.
- A Professional Engineer license is preferred; specific qualifications also accept a PE license as an alternative to the degree.
- Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.
- Must live within a reasonable commute of no more than 50 miles one way from the designated Duke Energy facility.
- Must work onsite an average of three full workdays per regular workweek.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits.
- Opportunities for professional growth and development.
- Recognition for contributions and performance.
- Relocation assistance may be available when appropriate.
- Hybrid work arrangement.
- Travel requirements of 5% to 15%.