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Senior or Lead Engineer (Battery Energy Storage and Microgrid Project Development)

Senior or Lead Engineer (Battery Energy Storage and Microgrid Project Development)

Duke EnergySt. Petersburg, FL, US
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Responsibilities

and duties include, but are not limited to :

  • 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. The ideal candidate is expected to have a good understanding and analysis skills of transmission grid power flow, dynamic, and transient stability.
  • 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.
  • Analyze and develop augmentation or overbuild strategies for energy storage projects based on the end-of-life need, as well as overall project considerations.
  • Work with Supply Chain on issuing Requests for Proposals (RFP) for EPC and key equipment components.
  • Support efforts to optimize BESS systems design and output.
  • Develop techno-economic models to support improvement of project return on investment.
  • Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and design plans related to projects and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
  • Develop optimization tools specific to Duke Energy energy storage, microgrid, and solar-plus-storage projects.
  • Stay informed of technology advancements, market trends, best practices, and relevant guidelines and standards related to energy storage technology.
  • Maintain equipment supplier relationships and advise Supply Chain and PMC on energy storage technology trends.
  • Travel is required, ~10%.

Key skills and experience :

  • Power system modeling utilizing tools such as PSSE / TARA, CYME, PSCAD and MATLAB.
  • Coursework in power systems analysis, power electronics, drive / converter controls, and / or fault analysis.

    • Basic / Required Qualifications - Senior Engineer

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program, OR a Master’s degree in Engineering in lieu of a Bachelor of Science in Engineering
  • Minimum of six (6) years of engineering experience

    • Basic / Required Qualifications - Lead Engineer

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and / or a PE.
  • A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
  • Eight (8) plus years or more related work experience
  • Registration as a Professional Engineer (PE)

    • Desired Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Masters and / or PhD in engineering
  • Knowledge of generation interconnection (FERC and State)
  • Experience using GIS
  • Power system transient stability study experience, dynamic study experience, and / or converter control experience
  • Experience in the electric utility industry and a demonstrated understanding of distribution and transmission materials, functionality, applications, and concepts.
  • Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.
  • Demonstrated effective organizational skills.
  • Proficient in principles of project management.
  • Demonstrated ability to conquer challenging work requirements and achieve business results, regardless of detailed subject knowledge, through the application of technical abilities and problem-solving skills, including effective planning, industry knowledge, organization, management skills, and determination.
  • Demonstrated ability to control stressful situations, negotiate positions, provide instruction, training, and direction to others.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse teams ranging from executive management and key stakeholders to construction contractors and construction personnel.
  • Demonstrated ability to read, comprehend, and retain the information conveyed in complex documents. Follow oral and written instruction, convert those instructions to work product, exercise good judgment, and communicate effectively.
  • Demonstrated ability to collect and organize data, study and apply policies and procedures, evaluate graphic and / or numerical information, effectively organize and monitor technical work activities, including ability to read and comprehend technical drawings, graphs, maps, and other technical documents.
  • Demonstrated ability to make informative and persuasive presentations to peers, leadership, and stakeholders.

    • Working Conditions

  • Virtual Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from a remote location after the onboarding period. However, virtual employees should live within a reasonable commute to a Duke Energy facility.

    • LI-JM1

    Travel Requirements

    5-15%

    Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

    Represented / Union Position

    Visa Sponsored Position

    Posting Expiration Date

    Tuesday, July 1, 2025

    All job postings expire at 12 : 01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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