Sr Project Engineer

Job-ID29320823Reference26-26354Remote50% RemotePosition SummaryDuke Energy is seeking a Senior Project Engineer to support the development, engineering, construction, and commissioning of utility-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) projects. This role serves as a critical technical leader throughout the project lifecycle, providing engineering oversight, project execution support, quality assurance, and coordination across internal teams and external partners.The ideal candidate combines strong electrical engineering expertise with project execution experience and can confidently engage with EPC contractors, OEMs, consultants, utilities, and internal stakeholders. Candidates with utility-scale solar, substations, transmission, generation, or other power infrastructure experience will also be considered.This position offers the opportunity to shape the delivery of strategic energy projects while ensuring technical excellence, compliance, constructability, and operational readiness.Key ResponsibilitiesEngineering Leadership & Technical OversightProvide technical leadership for utility-scale BESS and energy infrastructure projects from development through commissioning and handoff to operations.Review and oversee engineering design packages, technical specifications, calculations, equipment selections, and construction deliverables.Challenge and provide oversight to the Engineer of Record (EOR), ensuring design assumptions, methodologies, and project decisions align with Duke Energy standards and project objectives.Perform QA/QC reviews of engineering designs and project documentation.Ensure compliance with applicable industry standards, codes, utility requirements, and project specifications.Project Development & ExecutionSupport project development, engineering, procurement, construction, testing, commissioning, and operational readiness activities.Coordinate activities between engineering, construction, regulatory, operations, EPC contractors, and equipment manufacturers.Review RFIs, technical submittals, change requests, drawing packages, and construction documentation.Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation strategies before field execution impacts schedule or cost.Power Systems & Interconnection SupportReview interconnection requirements, point of interconnection (POI) designs, one-line diagrams, utility comments, relay settings, and control interfaces.Support integration of:Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Power Conversion Systems (PCS)Energy Management Systems (EMS)SCADA SystemsMedium-Voltage (MV) and High-Voltage (HV) infrastructureCoordinate protection and controls reviews and support grid integration activities.Stakeholder CoordinationLead technical discussions with EPCs, OEMs, consultants, utilities, contractors, and internal stakeholders.Resolve engineering, procurement, construction, startup, and commissioning challenges.Communicate project risks, technical recommendations, and key decisions to management and project teams.Required QualificationsEducationBachelor's Degree in Electrical Engineering required.PE license preferred but not required.Experience7 years of overall engineering, project engineering, or project management experience.Minimum 3 years supporting utility-scale energy projects, including:Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)Solar PVUtilitiesGenerationTransmissionSubstationsExperience supporting projects through construction and commissioning phases strongly preferred.Technical KnowledgeStrong understanding of:Utility-scale power systemsElectrical infrastructure (MV/HV systems)Interconnection and Point of Interconnection (POI) requirementsProtection and controlsRelaying and coordination studiesInverters and power conversion equipmentSCADA and EMS integrationSubstations and collector systemsPower quality and harmonicsWorking knowledge of:NFPA 855UL9540 / UL9540ANECIEEE StandardsPreferred QualificationsUtility-scale BESS project experience.Experience supporting multiple projects simultaneously.Experience working directly with utilities, EPCs, and major equipment suppliers.Familiarity with owner's engineer or EOR review processes.Background in project management within energy infrastructure environments.Ideal Candidate ProfileThe successful candidate will be:Highly organized, proactive, and execution-focused.A self-starter who takes ownership and drives results.Comfortable operating in fast-paced project environments.Able to bridge technical engineering teams and project management functions.A strong communicator capable of influencing stakeholders and resolving complex technical issues.Adaptable to evolving technologies, grid requirements, industry standards, and regulatory changes.Benefits:Health insurance401(k)