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Duke Energy · Plainfield, IN

# Engineer I or Engineer II - Transmission

Plainfield, IN Full-time Operations 

Listed on Duke Energy’s official careers site. Posted October 30, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there.
[Apply on Duke Energy’s careers site →](https://dukeenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/search/job/Plainfield-IN/Engineer-I-or-Engineer-II---Transmission_R42269)

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## Job description

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, November 15, 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.

These positions may be filled as an Engineer I or one level higher as an Engineer II This job posting is for Transmission Protection Settings or Controls Engineers to support substation projects across the Duke Energy Indiana Territory. The Protection & Controls (P&C) Engineer is responsible for the design, development, implementation, and support of protection, control, SCADA, and automation systems associated with Duke Energy's transmission substations and switchyards.

This role provides engineering support for capital, maintenance, emergent, and grid modernization projects throughout the transmission system. The successful candidate will work as part of a multidisciplinary engineering team supporting projects from concept development through design, construction, commissioning, and closeout. The role will include assignments in either protection engineering or controls engineering. The Engineer I position solves problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision.

An Engineer I is expected to develop skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer I has knowledge of fundamental concepts and procedures. The Engineer II position solves 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 complex and varied.

### Primary Responsibilities

Protection Engineer Perform Protection Calculations and Coordination to protect the grid, Maintain Relay Database for Midwest Relay assets and settings, Support compliance activities related to relay setting and coordination, Interface with Relay Technicians to support install and commissioning of settings, Conducts engineering and related studies; expected to engage in frequent working group phone calls and face-to-face meetings to coordinate and implement changes as a result of fleet and recognize industry best practices, Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance, Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities, Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills, Maintains accurate records and files, Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Identify opportunities to improve standard control designs and engineering processes Controls Engineer Develop complete control system designs for transmission substations and switching stations Develop and update schematic drawings, wiring diagrams, panel layouts Perform AC and DC system calculations Provide technical support for field troubleshooting and commissioning activities. Learn company standards and design practices for transmission control systems.
- Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accuracy of project design
- Identify opportunities to improve standard control designs and engineering processes
- Manage project engineering timeline and quality steps
- Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.

### Basic Required 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 engineering experience Key skills/Experience Autodesk software, Substation Engineering, Controls Schematics, Fault modeling software, Schweitzer relay software, Aspen. Working Conditions Travel may be needed for face-to-face interactions with engineering and relay field personnel. Expectation to be hands on in lab environment with protection and SCADA based devices for template development, testing, and debugging. Both full-time onsite and Hybrid mobility classifications are acceptable for this role.

### Hybrid
- Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period.

However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility #LI-PG1 #LI-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. Privacy Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA) Terms of Use Accessibility

## At a glance
- Posted by the employer: Oct 30, 2026
- First seen by OpenNash: Nov 1, 2026
- Last checked: Nov 1, 2026
- Listed for: 2 days
- Location: Plainfield, IN
- Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Duke Energy’s careers site →](https://dukeenergy.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/search/job/Plainfield-IN/Engineer-I-or-Engineer-II---Transmission_R42269)

## Hiring at Duke Energy
- Open jobs: 96
- New in the last 7 days: After two weekly collections
- Tracked since: Aug 21, 2026

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