Full-Time
Advanced Automation & Integration Standards Lead Engineer
Posted on 5/9/2026
Duke Energy
10,001+ employees
Electricity and natural gas utility provider
No salary listed
No H1B Sponsorship
Charlotte, NC, USA + 2 more
More locations: Lake Mary, FL, USA | St. Petersburg, FL, USA
Hybrid
Hybrid role; on-site and remote work after onboarding; must live within a reasonable commute to the designated Duke Energy facility.
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- Bachelors degree in Engineering
- Eight (8) years related work experience
- Professional Engineer
- Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program and Professional Engineer (PE)
- Minimum of 8 years of engineering experience
- Nuclear may require either Professional Engineer registration, a Masters Degree in a technical discipline, SRO certification, an RO or SRO license, or Technical Nuclear certification.
- A Masters degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree
- Serve as a Lead Subject Matter Expert (SME) for advanced automation and/or system protection and control for DER‑enabled distribution systems.
- Lead development and governance of standards related to DERMS integration, automation, and system protection.
- Translate project‑based requirements into repeatable, enterprise‑ready automation and protection standards.
- Lead the development, governance, and lifecycle management of standards supporting: DERMS visibility, monitoring, and remote control interfaces; Edge control RTUs for planned islanding and microgrid operation; High‑speed switching and advanced reliability automation systems
- Establish standardized automation architectures, including: Enterprise RTU designs and 80%‑engineered templates; Control applications, logic frameworks, and integration models
- Direct advanced system integration and validation activities to ensure reliable coordination with SCADA/ADMS, field devices, and enterprise platforms.
- Serve as the standards owner for automation systems supporting behind‑the‑meter generation, large customer special loads, and evolving grid‑edge use cases.
- Own and lead the Operational & Automation Standards Control Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (CHIL) Lab, including: Standards validation strategy; Remote lab access and testing governance; Technical oversight of production and pre‑production automation testing
- Partner with the Grid Automation & Innovation (A&I) team on production CHIL lab alignment, advanced testing strategy, and technology readiness.
- Provide strategic coordination with the Grid Systems team to transition devices and automation solutions from development into commissioning and production.
- Lead vendor engagement and collaboration with the Emerging Technology Office to evaluate, pilot, and mature advanced automation and embedded edge‑control technologies.
- Mentor and technically guide senior and mid‑level engineers, strengthening enterprise bench depth in automation and grid integration.
- Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex problems in area of expertise with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis.
- Support development of the Engineering Guidebook for Integration of Distributed Energy Resources.
- Lead or support planning for protection standards associated with intentional islanding, black start, and abnormal grid conditions.
- Provide technical oversight and governance of Control Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop (CHIL) testing environments.
- Serve as technical liaison for internal and external stakeholders including IEEE and EPRI.
- Act as technical mentor to engineers across automation, protection, and grid integration disciplines.
- Experience with DER automation, DER protection, microgrids, or energy storage systems.
- Familiarity with IEEE 1547, IEEE 2030, IEC 61850, and related standards.
- Experience with SCADA and control protocols such as DNP, Modbus, or IEC 61850.
- Modeling and analysis experience using CYME, PSCAD, Mathcad, Simulink, or similar tools.
- Familiarity with IEC 61131 programming language
- Familiarity/experience utilizing and programming SEL RTACs
- Experience serving as technical lead or SME for enterprise automation or DER integration programs.
- Experience with DERMS, microgrids, high‑speed switching, and Control Hardware‑in‑the‑Loop testing environments.
- Familiarity with industry standards and advanced automation protocols.
- Skilled in engineering theories and principles
- Skilled in the practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
- Good written and oral communication skills.
- Skilled principles of project management.
- Experience in the utility industry.
- Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
Duke Energy provides electricity and natural gas to residential, commercial, and industrial customers across the United States by generating, transmitting, and distributing energy. It uses a mix of traditional sources like coal and nuclear and growing wind and solar projects, supported by grid infrastructure and technologies such as drones to keep operations safe and efficient. Customers are billed for their energy use, with rates set by government regulators and programs to help manage bills and improve energy efficiency. Its goal is to deliver dependable, cleaner energy while expanding renewable capacity and serving communities through diverse, inclusive practices.
Company Size
10,001+
Company Stage
IPO
Headquarters
Charlotte, North Carolina
Founded
1904
Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Q1 2026 earnings beat with $1.93 EPS and $9.18 billion revenue drives Mizuho's $139 target.
- $6 billion Brookfield investment in Duke Energy Florida funds $87 billion capex plan.
- Multi-gigawatt data center agreements support $103 billion five-year capital expansion.
What critics are saying
- NextEra Energy captures data center contracts eroding Duke's clean energy market share.
- South Carolina PSC denies cost recovery on $103 billion capex inflating financing costs.
- FERC rejects transmission rate hikes stranding $16 billion Florida grid investments.
What makes Duke Energy unique
- Duke Energy serves 8.9 million electric customers across six states with regulated returns.
- Duke operates Robinson Nuclear Plant through 2050 after NRC license renewal in April 2026.
- Duke uses drones for infrastructure maintenance enhancing safety and efficiency.
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V Square Quantitative Management has purchased a new stake of 5,753 shares in Duke Energy Corporation, valued at approximately $674,000, according to a recent SEC filing. The investment was made during the fourth quarter. Duke Energy is one of the largest electric power holding companies in the United States, serving millions of customers across the Carolinas, Florida, Indiana, Ohio and Kentucky. The purchase represents institutional confidence in the utility provider's financial stability and growth potential. Other large investors have also recently adjusted their holdings in Duke Energy, with mixed activity across the institutional investor landscape. The investment signals continued confidence in the utility sector despite broader market volatility.
Duke Energy has received approval from South Carolina's Public Service Commission to build a 1,365 MW natural gas plant in Anderson County, whilst completing the $2.48 billion sale of its Tennessee Piedmont Natural Gas distribution business to Spire. The moves represent a strategic shift, exiting non-core distribution markets whilst investing in regulated generation under South Carolina's Energy Security Act. The sale proceeds will support Duke's $103 billion five-year regulated capital plan, which now includes the Anderson County plant. The company's narrative projects $36.7 billion revenue and $6.2 billion earnings by 2029, requiring 4.9% annual revenue growth. However, investors face risks around regulatory pushback on cost recovery and the balance between heavy capital requirements and an already stretched balance sheet.
Duke Energy reported fourth-quarter 2025 earnings of $1.50 per share, missing the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $1.51 by 0.6% and declining 9.6% year over year. However, shares have risen 3.9% in the month since the earnings report. Total operating revenues reached $7.94 billion, beating estimates by 3.9% and increasing 7.9% from the prior year. Full-year 2025 adjusted earnings were $6.31 per share, up from $5.90 in 2024. Operating expenses rose 11% year over year to $5.83 billion, driven by higher costs for natural gas, operations and maintenance. Electric sales volume increased 2.3% whilst the average customer count grew 1.5%. The Electric Utilities & Infrastructure segment reported adjusted earnings of $1.21 billion, down from $1.24 billion in the year-ago quarter.
Duke Energy shares fell 1.1% to $131.01 after the utility announced a private offering of $1 billion in convertible bonds due 2029. The Charlotte, North Carolina-based company plans to use proceeds to repay part of its $1.725 billion in 4.125% convertible bonds maturing in April 2026, along with general corporate purposes. Duke Energy has a market capitalisation of approximately $102 billion. Last month, the company increased its five-year capital expenditure plan to $103 billion to address rising power demand from data centres.
Duke Energy Corporation, America's largest regulated electric utility serving 8.9 million electric customers across six states, presents a steady income-focused investment case built on regulated returns and dividend reliability, according to an analysis by Serhio MaxDividends. The company pays a $4.26 annual dividend yielding 3.53%, backed by 20 consecutive years of increases. Third-quarter 2025 revenues reached $8.54 billion, up roughly 4.8% year-over-year, with GAAP earnings per share of $1.81 beating expectations. Duke is positioned to benefit from accelerating demand growth of 3–4% through the decade, driven by data centres and manufacturing expansion. The company has announced a $16 billion five-year capital expenditure plan and recently sold a $6 billion stake in Duke Energy Florida to Brookfield to strengthen its balance sheet.