System Protection and Control Technician; Odessa, FL

Position Summary

System Protection & Control Technician must be able to calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, reliable operation of the Duke Energy Electric Grid.

This role requires working in various environments including generation plants, transmission switch yards, control houses, and distribution substations, while maintaining a high level of hazard awareness and safe work practices.

• Maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro‑mechanical), substation and electric utility protection systems, and SCADA systems.
• Read and interpret substation drawings, such as single‑line drawings, AC and DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings.
• Perform switching and tagging to obtain proper clearance on equipment for repair, maintenance, or construction work per procedure.
• Respond to power‑system emergencies and be available for call‑outs at all hours, including day, night, weekends, holidays, and in all weather conditions.
• Travel and stay overnight at various locations as required.

• Basic understanding of AC/DC theory, Ohm’s law, single‑phase, three‑phase, watts, vars, VA, phase angles, power factor, and other power‑system parameters.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic schematics and functional diagrams.
• Proficient with state‑of‑the‑art test equipment such as multimeters, relay test instruments, oscilloscopes, and digital analyzers.
• Basic knowledge of computers and associated software, with aptitude for technical work.
• Pass the applicable EEI Technician test.
• Obtain Switching & Tagging Certification within 180 days.
• Successful completion of the Assistant SPAC training program.

• Minimum two‑year degree or equivalent (2‑year diploma or certificate program from a vocational school or community college) in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a related electrical field of study; or an honorable discharge from the military with an electronics or related job; or a journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or another utility.
• Physical ability to lift up to 75 lbs, push/pull weights up to 75 lbs, operate small hand tools, turn small knobs, sit for 2–3 hours, drive a truck if required, move frequently to unload equipment and install/maintain/repair equipment, climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights, bend/stoop/squat repeatedly, and work in enclosed tight spaces.

• Relocation assistance provided (as applicable).
• Not a visa‑sponsored position; candidate must be able to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment‑based immigration sponsorship.
• Union status:
  Unrepresented/Union position.

Duke Energy complies with all applicable state, federal and local laws, regulations and ordinances prohibiting discrimination. Duke Energy is an equal‑opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, including but not limited to lactation, religion, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, citizenship, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, medical condition, military status, or protected veteran status.