Engineer I or Engineer II

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***This position can be hired as either an Engineer I or one level higher as an Engineer II depending on experience***

The Engineer I/II position is the entry level and intermediate levels, respectively, of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer I/II position solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision. An Engineer I/II is expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer I/II has knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures.

This position is part of the OH/KY Distribution Electrical Capacity Planning group located in the Downtown 4th and Main building in Cincinnati. This group is responsible for modeling the distribution system to identify loading and power quality risks and developing capital projects to address the identified issues. The group is also responsible for identifying capital projects to help improve reliability on the distribution system or supporting local operations teams during planned or unplanned outage events.

* Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of routine problems in area of expertise.
* Assists in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities under the guidance of higher-level employees.
* Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches associated with the resolution of routine technical problems.
* Conducts basic engineering studies requiring little evaluation or ingenuity.
* Possesses knowledge of fundamental concepts, practices and procedures.
* Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.
* Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.
* Completes area distribution capacity and reliability studies to support solutioning for identified risks.
* Support Project Management, Grid Management, Integrity Engineering, Power Quality Engineering, and Distribution Protection and Controls Engineering on meeting company goals.

Required Basic Qualifications

Engineer I

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Engineer II

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

• A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

• 2 years minimum required related experience

• 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.

• 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.

• 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 the designated Duke Energy facility.

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