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. Job Summary This position supports multiple Grid Improvement Projects (GIP) (e.g. SOG, IVVC, Power Up, TDSIC, ADMS, system upgrades) providing subject matter expertise (SME) to ensure Grid automation capabilities are maximized and sustained to achieve reliability metrics, operational performance, and regulatory commitments. This position will provide subject matter expertise for the Advanced Functions and System Optimization for DMS/DSCADA/OMS/ADMS grid systems and operational data management to maintain standards and quality assurance. This resource will help ensure the GIP projects deliver the expected functionality to meet DCC and field operational user needs and help ensure we achieve the benefits expected by these grid investments and regulatory commitments once the projects are completed. This position will serve as a SME for DMS/DSCADA/OMS/ADMS advanced functions accountable for testing, quality assurance, incident management, and project level initiatives for system modifications and enhancements. This role will have responsibility to determine the business objectives, system requirements and future capabilities by studying DSCADA, DMS, ADMS and OMS system performance, gathering user information and evaluating emergent industry trends & technologies. This role will also have responsibility to monitor and troubleshoot daily the detailed real time DMS power flow models to support: Fault Isolation and Service Restoration (FISR), Fault Locating, Self Optimizing Grid/Self Healing teams (SOG/SHT), Volt/Var DER Management (IVVC/LVM), Demand Side Demand Reduction (DSDR), etc. The Lead Engineer is at the specialist level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees at this level solve complex problems, manage work, and provide leadership to others inengineering areas of specialization, with minimal supervision and increased latitude for un-reviewed work. The Lead Engineer serves in lead roles providing guidance to others. They are also expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently. Responsibilities Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of complex problems in area of expertise with the ability to visualize long-term results and assess impacts on a system-wide basis. Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities where only limited standardization exists; handles differing situations which require searching for solutions within area of expertise. Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with the ability to conduct analysis and recommend process enhancements and standards relative to area of assignment. Conducts engineering and related studies with full technical responsibility for planning and coordinating complex projects; applies extensive technical expertise to manage projects and disseminate knowledge to enhance the organizational unit's competitive position. Possesses and applies a broad knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures; demonstrates ability to analyze and recommend enhancements to business processes and develops standards relevant to area of assignment. Keeps abreast of new developments, technologies procedures and equipment. Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files. Supports the c