an Engineering Technologist III or Senior Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an Engineering Technologist III/Senior Engineering Technologist to provide expert technical support and leadership within a technical area. The role involves problem analysis, reporting, and field coordination with a strong emphasis on safety and customer-facing design work.

Hybrid mobility is expected; some field visits to plants or sites and travel of 5-15% are anticipated. This position offers growth opportunities and competitive benefits within the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology with 2+ years relevant experience, or 4+ years with an Associate Degree.
• Senior level requires 4+ years with BS in Engineering/Engineering Technology or 6+ years with an Associate Degree, or 8+ years without a degree.
• Desirable: Electric Utility Distribution experience and customer-facing design work.

Responsibilities

• Provide deep technical expertise and guidance in problem identification and resolution.
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to meet goals.
• Prepare thorough technical reports, correspondence, and calculations.
• Develop positive working relationships and coordinate work activities with teams.
• Demonstrate effective verbal and written communication; maintain records.

Skills

Customer-facing design work

Storm damage assessment

Field safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Associate degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Tools

DesignLite

BOUD

Maximo

SEDS

AutoCAD

Job description

About the Role

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.

The Engineering Technologist III position is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role. An Engineering Technologist III provides technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with some supervision. Employees in the Engineering Technologist III position are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.

The Sr Engineering Technologist is the fourth level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification and considered the career level for the job hierarchy. Senior Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems, and leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently with increased latitude for unreviewed work.

Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy.

Responsibilities

Provides deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise, Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities, Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches, Conducts engineering and related studies, 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.

Basic/Required Qualifications – Engineering Technologist III

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology and 2+ years of relevant experience, or 4+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 6+ years equivalent experience without a degree.

Basic/Required Qualifications – Senior Engineering Technologist

Either 4+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 6+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years equivalent experience without a degree.

Desired Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology Has a valid driver’s license Electric Utility Distribution Experience, especially with customer-facing design work Experience with Damage Assessment during storms Comfortable working safely in the field and driving as a lone worker Has experience working with customers and construction crews Experience using Work Order Design Tools, especially DesignLite, BOUD, Maximo, SEDS, or AutoCAD

Working Conditions

Hybrid Mobility Classification Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants

Travel Requirements

• 5-15%

Relocation Assistance

Provided (as applicable)

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.

Diversity & Inclusion

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