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Duke Energy

Runs regulated power and gas utilities in the US

Electrical Engineer 3 to Senior Electrical Engineer - Power Electrical Systems

Full-TimePosted on 10/20/2026Deadline 11/4/26
No salary listed
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Master's
Terrell, NC, USA
In PersonOnsite at the assigned facility; commute must be within 50 miles one way. Travel required 5–15%.
Electrical EngineeringPower Systems Engineering
No H1B Sponsorship

About the job

Requirements
  • Engineer III requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program; a master's degree in engineering may be accepted in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
  • Engineer III requires a minimum of 4 years of related experience, including at least 4 years of engineering experience.
  • Senior Engineer requires a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET-accredited program or professional engineer registration.
  • Senior Engineer requires a minimum of 6 years of related experience; the specific requirements also allow 5 years of engineering experience with state registration as a Professional Engineer.
  • A master's degree in engineering may be accepted in lieu of the bachelor's degree.
  • Desired qualifications include understanding electrical distribution systems, coordination of electrical protective systems, protective relay operations, and automatic voltage regulators.
  • Ability to troubleshoot electrical and relay system issues.
  • Understanding of NERC regulatory compliance requirements for battery and protection systems.
  • Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
  • Understanding of practices for researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and presenting recommendations.
  • Ability to work with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Understanding of basic project management principles.
  • Utility industry experience and experience applicable to the hiring department.
  • Ability to use Power Plan to build and process projects.
  • Ability to use Maximo to write work orders for equipment repairs and process purchase requisitions for site materials or services.
  • On-site employees must live within a reasonable daily commute of the assigned work location, no greater than 50 miles one way.
  • Must be able to work lawfully in the United States without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.
Responsibilities
  • Provide direct support to plant operations and maintenance at the site through troubleshooting, problem solving, and technical recommendations for assigned plant systems and equipment.
  • Participate in capital improvement and maintenance projects as required; support Marshall Steam Station as the Electrical System Owner.
  • Serve as the site subject matter expert for electrical power systems.
  • Monitor and trend system and component performance.
  • Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues.
  • Evaluate preventative maintenance program performance and recommend performance-based adjustments.
  • Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained.
  • Interface with operations and maintenance, assisting with electrical and control system challenges and needs.
  • Coordinate with Regional Engineering, Transmission, Maintenance and Operations, and other departments to address system concerns, schedules, budgeting, and related issues.
  • Maintain the plant risk grid for assigned system and equipment responsibilities.
  • Interface with external vendors to resolve technical issues.
  • Evaluate fleet operating experience and industry learnings to improve equipment reliability.
  • Support project management by developing scope, technical basis, installation requirements, and testing requirements for engineering design changes involving AC power systems, DC power systems, large AC motors, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, voltage regulators, breakers, and related equipment.
  • Manage external control system vendor support as the single point of contact.
  • Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare and present recommendations.
  • Serve as station PTAC.
Desired Qualifications
  • Demonstrated understanding of electrical distribution systems, coordination of electrical protective systems, protective relay operations, and automatic voltage regulators.
  • Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical and relay system issues.
  • Good understanding of NERC regulatory compliance requirements for battery and protection systems.
  • Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
  • Understanding of practices for researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
  • Understanding of basic project management principles.
  • Experience in the utility industry.
  • Department-specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
  • Ability to use Power Plan to build and process projects.
  • Ability to use Maximo to write work orders for equipment repairs and process purchase requisitions to order materials or services for the site.

About the company

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Duke Energy

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Duke Energy runs regulated electric utilities that generate, transmit and sell power to homes and businesses in North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky, and its natural gas utilities deliver gas in five states. Within those territories it holds exclusive rights to serve customers, so it builds and operates its own power plants, transmission lines and local grids, drawing on nuclear, natural gas, coal, hydroelectric and solar generation. Customers pay rates approved by state utility commissions, which let Duke earn a set return on what it builds. Duke Energy traces its roots to 1904, when tobacco industrialist James B. Duke backed a hydroelectric venture, and it is based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

Company Size

10,001+

Company Stage

IPO

Headquarters

Charlotte, North Carolina

Founded

1904

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What believers are saying

  • Data centers are signing on: Duke secured 7.8 GW of service agreements by August 2026, with 15.4 GW pending.
  • A long build-out means engineering careers: Duke targets 15 GW of added generation by 2031 and is weighing small reactors.
  • Earnings keep climbing: adjusted profit reported in August 2026 rose to $1.43 a share from $1.25 a year earlier.

What critics are saying

  • Jobs are not immune to cuts: Duke eliminated an undisclosed number of roles in a December 2025 reorganization.
  • Growth needs outside cash: Duke plans to sell $10 billion in stock, diluting shareholders including employees holding shares.
  • Regulators control the upside: in August 2026, Duke still awaited North Carolina rulings on its resource plan and rates.

What makes Duke Energy unique

  • Duke runs America's largest regulated nuclear fleet: 11 reactors at six sites, all sold under state-set rates.
  • Duke is folding its two Carolinas utilities into one, targeting January 2027 after federal approval in January 2026.
  • Duke sells gas as well as power: its gas utilities serve 1.7 million customers alongside 8.6 million electric customers.

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Benefits

  • Hybrid Work Options
  • Relocation Assistance

Growth & Insights and Company News

6 month growth

4%

1 year growth

4%

2 year growth

4%
Yahoo Finance
Aug 11th, 2026
Duke Energy cuts Eastern NC and Asheville rate increase from 15.1% to 9.3%

Duke Energy Progress has agreed to reduce its proposed rate increase for customers in eastern North Carolina and the Asheville area from 15.1% to 9.3% over two years. The average residential customer will pay an additional $9.62 per month starting January, plus $5.89 more beginning January 2028. The settlement also caps Duke's return on equity at 9.8%. This follows significant pushback from state leaders and customers after Duke Energy reported $5 billion in profits in 2025 and over $1 billion in net income last quarter. The North Carolina Utilities Commission will review the proposal starting 11 August, with a final decision expected this autumn. Duke Energy Carolinas previously lowered its rate increase to 9.5%. Both Duke utilities will merge into one by 1 January 2026.

TradingPedia
Aug 10th, 2026
Duke Energy falls 1.7% on $1.75B equity units offering

Duke Energy announced a $1.75 billion equity units offering, launching 35 million units priced at $50 each. The stock fell 1.7% in morning trading, opening at $123.50 and dropping to an intraday low of $122.78 from a previous close of $124.85. The company said proceeds will refinance debt and repay commercial paper. The offering forms part of a broader $10 billion equity issuance plan through 2030, which analysts have identified as an ongoing source of shareholder dilution. Recent sentiment has been pressured by Barclays and BMO Capital reducing price targets following Duke Energy's Q2 earnings. The utility sector has posted limited gains in 2026, with defensive stocks lagging amid risk-neutral market conditions ahead of upcoming inflation data releases.

Yahoo Finance
Aug 4th, 2026
Duke Energy Q2 profit beats forecasts at $1.43 per share, up 14% year-on-year

Duke Energy reported second-quarter 2026 earnings of $1.43 per share, beating analyst expectations of $1.32 and up 14% from $1.25 a year earlier. Revenue rose to $7.59 billion from $7.51 billion, narrowly missing forecasts of $7.61 billion. The company maintained its full-year guidance of $6.55 to $6.80 per share. Chief executive Harry Sideris highlighted strong operational performance and constructive regulatory outcomes. The Electric Utilities and Infrastructure segment generated adjusted income of $1.31 billion, compared with $1.19 billion in the prior year. Earnings growth was driven by infrastructure investment recovery, partially offset by higher depreciation and interest costs. Duke Energy serves 8.7 million electricity customers across six US states.

Yahoo Finance
Jul 10th, 2026
NextEra Energy proposes $67B all-stock merger with Dominion Energy to create world's largest regulated electric utility

NextEra Energy has proposed a $67 billion all-stock merger with Dominion Energy to create the world's largest regulated electric utility. The deal would combine Dominion's operations across Virginia, North Carolina, and South Carolina with NextEra's Florida footprint, serving over 10 million customers with 110 gigawatts of generation capacity and a $138 billion rate base. NextEra, currently the largest US electric utility and a leading wind and solar producer, reported a 31% net income margin for the quarter ended March 2026. The company's revenues have been volatile due to its renewable energy division, which is affected by spot price fluctuations and project timing. Meanwhile, Duke Energy recently sold its Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas business to Spire and reported a 17% net income margin for the same quarter. The merger is expected to drive annualised adjusted EPS growth of at least 9% through 2032.

Yahoo Finance
Jun 30th, 2026
Duke Energy adds AI bill explainer to Carolinas app

Duke Energy has launched an AI-powered Bill Insights feature in its mobile app for customers in the Carolinas. The tool provides personalised, plain-language explanations of monthly energy bills, particularly focusing on higher summer usage. The utility company's shares are trading at $128.33, with a 9.3% return year-to-date. Duke Energy is introducing this digital feature as part of a broader move towards data-driven customer support in the utility sector. The AI tool aims to reduce call volumes and improve customer satisfaction whilst Duke Energy pursues substantial capital spending projects, including nuclear licence reviews and data centre developments. The feature provides clearer bill breakdowns that could help manage customer expectations during planned rate increases for infrastructure programmes.