Electrical Engineer ; Battery Energy Storage and Microgrid Project Development
Listed on 2026-02-14
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Engineering
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Energy/Power Generation
Electrical Engineering
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More than a career – a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us – help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.
This is a virtual position, however the candidate must live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility.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. Applicants are expected to have engineering skills related to power system modeling distribution and/or transmission electric systems and understand primarily battery energy storage systems (BESS) and microgrids but also have familiarity with other renewable technology such as solar.
The ideal location for the candidate to reside is within the Duke Energy service area and within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility (Charlotte, Raleigh, St. Petersburg).
This Position Will- Provide engineering support to technical matters throughout the development process with a heavy focus on BESS and microgrid siting analysis and design, power system modeling, and integration of distributed energy technologies in Duke Energy regulated jurisdictions.
- Utilize knowledge of BESS and microgrid project engineering, electric generating facilities, utility interconnection requirements, inverter/plant control, metering schemes, power system steady state analysis to evaluate, identify, and mitigate commercial risks associated with proposed project designs.
- Provide engineering support through detailed design, construction, and commissioning of front-of-the-meter distribution connected and transmission connected energy storage projects, OR
- Provide the Inverter Based Resources (I ) site model support that includes but is not limited to: I model preparation per project design, I model integration and model validation, transmission and distribution steady state analysis, EMT analysis, for all BESS sites.
This position must work collaboratively with key internal business unit stakeholders, including Project Management and Construction (PMC), Supply Chain, Transmission, Distribution, IT, Generation Interconnection, and Health & Safety, among others. The position may also require working with third-party consultants, equipment vendors, system integrators, and Engineering Procurement and Construction (EPC) firms.
Responsibilities- 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…
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