System Protection and Control Technician

System Protection and Control Technician

Apply for the System Protection and Control Technician role at Duke Energy Corporation.

Apply before Tuesday, January 27, 2026 at 11:59 PM
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• Calibrate, install, maintain, and repair protective relays and associated equipment to ensure the efficient, safe, reliable operation of the Duke Energy Electric Grid.
• Work in various environments, including generation plants, transmission switch yards, control houses, and distribution substations.
• Maintain a high level of hazard recognition and safe work practices.
• Maintain, install, repair, and troubleshoot complex control systems, protective relay systems (microprocessor and electro‑mechanical), substation and electric utility protection systems, station automation, and SCADA systems.
• Read and interpret substation drawings (single line drawings, AC/DC schematics, panel wiring diagrams, and panel layout drawings).
• Perform switching and tagging to obtain proper clearance on equipment for repair, maintenance, or construction work per procedure.
• Be available for call‑out responsibilities, all hours as needed, including day or night, weekends or holidays, and all weather conditions.
• Travel and stay overnight to various locations; respond to power system emergencies.

• Basic understanding of AC/DC theory, Ohm’s law, single phase, three phase, watts, vars, VA, phase angles, power factor and other power system parameters, computers, and associated software.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical/electronic schematics and functional diagrams.
• Proficiency with state‑of‑the‑art test equipment such as multimeters, relay test instruments, oscilloscopes, and digital analyzers.
• Basic knowledge of computers and associated software.
• Strong aptitude for technical work, demonstrated by passing the applicable EEI Technician test.
• Switching & Tagging Certification within 180 days.
• Successful completion of the Assistant SPAC training program.

• Minimum 2‑year degree or equivalent in Electronics, Electrical Technology, or a similar electrical field, or an honorable discharge from the military with a relevant background, or a journeyman relay technician classification at Duke Energy or another utility.

• Lift up to 75 lbs.
• Push/pull weights up to 75 lbs.
• Manual dexterity to operate small hand tools and turn small knobs.
• Ability to sit for 2‑3 hours; may involve driving a truck or sitting.
• Move frequently to unload equipment and install/maintain/repair equipment.
• Climb or use authorized equipment to reach various heights.
• Bend, stoop, or squat repeatedly.
• Work in enclosed, tight spaces.