Engineer III- Asset Design

Responsibilities

• Design Oversight & Technical Authority
• Serve as the Asset Design technical authority for assigned grid‑hardening programs (LHU, FH, LHO, UG conversions).
• Oversee concept, preliminary, and detailed design development performed by CEPs .
• Ensure designs meet Duke Energy standards, NESC requirements, constructability expectations, and program scope throughout the design lifecycle.
• Validate feeder and lateral design strategies, including tie points, fuse coordination, equipment selection, and system impacts.
• SPP / SO Program Execution Support
• Translate SPP / SO targets and scope into executable design packages that align with program scope and delivery schedules.
• Support design sequencing, collaborate with construction and provide scope clarity to support multi‑year grid‑hardening execution.
• Identify and resolve design risks that could impact schedule, cost, or constructability
• Quality Assurance / Quality Control (QA/QC)
• Support and document QA/QC reviews at concept, preliminary, and final design milestones, including:
• Scope adherence
• Standards compliance
• Coordination with adjacent work orders
• Constructability and field readiness
• Lead or participate in Engineering & Construction (E&CR) walkdowns and incorporate field feedback into final designs
• Contractor & Partner Coordination
• Provide day‑to‑day technical direction and oversight of Contract Engineering Partners (CEPs) performing Asset Design work
• Resolve design questions, scope clarifications, and technical conflicts in coordination with construction and project teams
• Ensure CEP deliverables meet quality, schedule, and documentation requirements
• Cross‑Functional Coordination
• Coordinate with Project Management, Resource & Work Management, Construction Management, Planning, and Operations to ensure design alignment with execution plans
• Support constructability reviews and schedule alignment for grid‑hardening work
• Documentation & Governance
• Ensure design packages, calculations, and assumptions are clearly documented
• Support internal reporting, milestone tracking, and leadership updates related to SO/SPP design execution
• Contribute to continuous improvement of Asset Design workflows, standards, and job aids.
• Required/Basic Qualifications
• Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program AND a minimum or four (4) years of engineering experience
• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree

Requirements

• Direct experience supporting SPP, SO, or similar grid‑hardening / resiliency programs
• Experience with UG conversions, lateral hardening strategies, and feeder hardening execution
• Familiarity with multi‑year capital program delivery and cross‑functional utility operations
• Key Competencies
• Technical judgment and design governance
• Risk identification and mitigation
• Cross‑functional coordination
• Clear documentation and communication
• Constructability‑focused engineering
• Program and schedule awareness
• Additional Preferred Qualifications
• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam
• Increasingly proficient in principles of project management
• Experience in the utility industry
• Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department
• Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles
• Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations
• Good written and oral communication skills
• 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

Benefits

Additional Information

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, June 21, 2026 More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives. Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. Position Summary The Engineer III - Asset Design provides advanced‑level technical oversight and design governance for major projects grid‑hardening initiatives, which includes Lateral Hardening Underground (LHU), Feeder Hardening (FH), Lateral Hardening Overhead (LHO), Overhead‑to‑Underground (UG) conversions, and other capital projects under the Asset Design portfolio. This role ensures safe, compliant, constructible, and schedule‑aligned designs that support Self‑Optimized (SO) and System Performance Program (SPP) grid‑hardening objectives, while coordinating closely with contract engineering partners (CEPs), construction, planning, and specific project management functions.

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