Engineer II

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This engineering position is within the Distributed Generation (DG) Engineering team as part of the Distributed Energy Group (DEG). The DG Engineering Team supports the integration of renewable energy in the distribution grid by ensuring technical and regulatory compliance of Independent Power Producers (IPPs).

This Engineer II role will be responsible for refining the DG interconnection study processes and managing improvement initiatives. This could include developing statistical analysis, business case preparation, time study analysis, cost-benefit analysis, and return on investment analysis. The candidate needs to have a technical background and is comfortable working in an agile, fast-paced, technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise and support for all Distributed Generation projects and studies.
• Collaborate with the DG Lead Engineer, Senior Engineer, and Study Engineering team to deliver technical support to project owners throughout the process of evaluating the DG project interconnection.
• Perform DG studies and review studies done by other staff regarding specific jurisdictional requirements for effective interconnection to the grid.
• Define and develop key metrics to measure system/business performance. Lead data analysis and/or root cause investigation across multiple workgroups or systems.
• Ensure adherence to the interconnection standards and best utility practices across multiple jurisdictional areas.
• Provide subject matter expertise for customer operations and other functional areas. And have a knowledge of the business process, system functionality and database tables, data analytics, and workgroup metrics.
• Design, revise and implement solutions to meet customer & business needs. Work to integrate solutions into existing business processes. Help to manage change and communications across multiple departments
• Active participation in special assignments, including representation of DG among other organizations within Duke Energy

Basic/Required Qualifications

• 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.
• Minimum 2 years related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
• Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid Mobility Classification - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver's license

Travel Requirements
5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Yes

Represented/Union Position
No

Visa Sponsored Position
No

Posting Expiration Date
Saturday, July 2, 2022
All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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

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