Engineer I - Systems Operations Engineering (SOE)

Location: Garner, NC

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Sunday, August 23, 2026

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The Systems Operations Engineering (SOE) Engineer primarily supports the Duke Energy Progress Energy Control Center functions. This position also supports the Reliability Coordinator function as defined by the North American Electric Reliability Council (NERC). This position develops various daily, weekly, and seasonal operating studies/reliability assessments for operations. This includes work necessary to comply with all applicable Reliability Standards for Bulk Electric Systems and Operating/Interconnection Agreements.

Responsibilities

• Perform operational planning studies and reliability assessments--working with others in Systems Operations; Transmission System Planning; and counterparts with neighboring companies--participating in reliability and interconnection agreements
• Develop real-time operations solutions on the transmission system, including development of operational procedures to change transmission system configuration or re-dispatch of generation to manage loading concerns
• Support the resolution of operating issues with all stakeholders including generation entities, neighboring systems, and various load serving entities connected to the transmission system
• Participate in pre/post-operating assessment studies of system performance
• Provide emergency support during storms and operating emergencies
• Support special studies as required for corporate planning purposes or in support of compliance administration programs for FERC and North American Electric Reliability Organization (NERC) requirements
• Provide support of the Energy Management System by ensuring accuracy of the transmission network modeling and equipment ratings
• Support ongoing Duke Energy and VACAR South compliance with FERC and NERC requirements including development and review of appropriate documentation
• Support training activities for others in Systems Operations
• Participate in various industry Electric Reliability Organization or Regional Entity working groups and/or groups associated with Reliability and Interconnection Agreements

Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in engineering from an ABET accredited program
• Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Electrical Engineering
• NERC Certified Operator
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam
• Understanding of basic principles of project management
• Experience in the utility industry
• System Operations or Transmission Planning experience

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed at a company facility.

Specific Requirements

• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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