Civil Engineer (Level II or III) – Substation Engineering, Cincinnati, OH

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This position may be filled as an Engineer II or one level higher as an Engineer III dependent upon the experience level of the selected candidate.

The Engineer II position is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer II position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. An Engineer II is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer II effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.

The Engineer III position is the advanced level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer III position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with limited supervision. An Engineer III is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer III effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is progressively complex and varied.

This position is for a Civil Engineer on our Substation Engineering team located in Duke Energy’s regional headquarters in downtown Cincinnati, OH. This work group is responsible for the design of new and existing distribution and transmission substations from 4kV through 345kV in Ohio and Kentucky. Projects range from routine equipment modifications and installations to the complete design of new substations. The position requires the individual to be able to manage work between multiple projects simultaneously to ensure timely release of engineering designs. The individual will utilize a variety of tools and techniques to complete an engineering design, including current design specifications, pertinent code manuals, computer aided design/drafting software, and other reference sources. The final product is an engineering release package consisting of pertinent drawings, permits, bills of material, etc.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of this position include:

• Structural steel design
• Reinforced concrete design
• Foundation designs including mat, spread footer, and drilled shaft
• Review site development designs
• Drawing review for assigned projects
• Engineering support during construction
• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity.
• Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team.
• Prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
• Conducts engineering and related studies; completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; increasingly competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
• Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures, proficient in technical and analytical competencies.
• 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.

Basic/Required Qualifications – 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 engineering experience

Basic/Required Qualifications – Engineer III

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program or state registration as a Professional Engineer. A master’s degree in engineering will be considered in lieu of the B. S. engineering degree.
• Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Civil Engineering
• Passing grade on the Profession Engineering Exam.
• Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.
• Demonstrated ability to quickly grasp new techniques, deal with rapid changes in priorities, and remain calm and effective in stressful situations.
• Demonstrated ability to meet required deadlines while simultaneously completing other tasks.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, partners, customers, and the public by adapting to various personality styles in a professional manner.
• Experience in the Electric Utility Industry.
• Experience in electric utility substation design.
• Experience with Microsoft Office
• Experience with AutoCAD 2020 or newer
• Experience with (Autodesk) Inventor
• Experience with structural design software (Ram Elements, STAAD.Pro, RISA-3D,etc)
• Experience with structural steel and reinforced concrete designs
• Experience with foundation design including spread footer and drilled shaft foundations

Working Conditions

• Some travel (<10%) outside geographical area.
• Office environment with frequent site visits, in various weather conditions.
• May need to work in confined spaces and/or in noisy work areas. Exposure to potential hazards is commonplace.
• Exposure to hazards is commonplace. Hazardous areas routinely encountered include open ditches, heavy machinery, excessive noise, vehicle traffic and high voltage equipment.

Specific Requirements

• Able to drive personal vehicle or company vehicle.
• Must have the ability to walk extended distances on various types of terrain.
• Must have the overall stamina and ability to perform moderate physical activity.
• Must have the ability to audibly and visually identify the presence of a danger or hazard.
• Support for Delivery Operations during emergency storm restoration, which could require extended hours working outdoors in any weather condition.

Mobility Classification - Hybrid

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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