Duke Energy Corporation

Project Engineer (Transmission)

Duke Energy Corporation$75K — $95K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • B.S. degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering required
  • 4+ years of applicable experience required
  • Professional Engineer (PE) certification required
  • Proficiency in RUS and NESC requirements
  • Experience with PLS-CADD software for overhead power line design

Responsibilities

  • Perform electric utility-related engineering tasks with minimal supervision
  • Delegate and review routine tasks for project engineering staff
  • Prepare sealed engineering plans and technical documentation
  • Support safety culture by adhering to established safety standards
  • Conduct field/site visits for project observation and inspection
  • Contribute to the development of company and client design standards
  • Interface effectively with clients, vendors, and team members

Benefits

  • Opportunity for professional growth and advancement
  • Collaborative work environment fostering engineering excellence
  • Participation in a safety-first culture
  • Exposure to diverse projects across various locations
  • Potential for project leadership and innovation contributions
Full Job Description
Transmission Department to perform electric utility-related engineering tasks and provide technical expertise to solve design problems under minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to perform a variety of complex tasks, delegating and reviewing routine tasks through Project Engineer I's and II's, as well as Engineering Technician I's and II's. These tasks deliver sealed drawings, specifications, and contracts to our clients. The expected level of supervision of a candidate will be based on their years of experience and qualifications.

Requirements

  • Proficiency in RUS and NESC requirements.
  • Design and evaluate transmission and distribution overhead power lines utilizing PLS-CADD software to ensure that the needs of the Client are met in the most economical and effective manner. Models are built from the ground up or are minor revisions to existing models.
  • Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches.
  • Support and contribute to a company-wide safety culture by following established safety standards, policies, and best practices, helping to ensure a safe environment for employees, clients, and the public.
  • Prepare sealed engineering plans, specifications, material lists, and labor contracts for utility projects.
  • Assist in the continued development of both Company and Client standards to provide guidelines for future project planning and design.
  • Must interface well with Clients, Vendors, Representatives, and Employees at all levels.
  • Perform field/site visits to design, observe, and inspect projects with a more senior team member.
  • Travel is required for this position on an as-needed basis.
  • The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this classification. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required of personnel so classified. Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Minimum Qualifications:
B.S. degree in Civil or Electrical Engineering required. 4+ years of applicable experience required. PE required. Proficiency in PLS-CADD software.

Baton Rouge, Raleigh, Charleston, Houston, Charlotte, Baltimore

About Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States. Its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure business unit serves approximately 7.5 million customers located in six states in the Southeast and Midwest.

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27,605 employees
Market Cap
$79 billion
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Net Income
$1.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$23.8 billion
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