Engineer III- Asset Design
Duke Energy
- Largo, Florida, United States
- Largo, Florida, United States
About
This role ensures safe, compliant, constructible, and schedule‑aligned designs that support Self‑Optimized (SO) and System Performance Program (SPP) gridhardening objectives while coordinating closely with contract engineering partners (CEPs), construction, planning, and specific project management functions.
Responsibilities Design Oversight & Technical Authority
Serve as the Asset Design technical authority for assigned gridhardening 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 multiyear gridhardening 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 (ECR) 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 gridhardening 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 a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET‑accredited program and a minimum of four (4) years of engineering experience.
A Master’s degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.
Preferred Qualifications
Direct experience supporting SPP, SO, or similar gridhardening/resiliency programs.
Experience with UG conversions, lateral hardening strategies, and feeder hardening execution.
Familiarity with multiyear 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. Hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.
Travel Requirements
Travel: 5‑15%
Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
Not represented/Union Position: No
Visa Sponsored Position: No
Please note that to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.
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Languages
- English
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