Engineer I or II

Duke Energy Corporation; Durham (NC); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy Corporation is seeking an Engineer I/II in Durham, NC. The role involves solving problems in engineering areas with supervision (I) or with general supervision (II).

Engineer II requires more independent work and expansion of responsibilities, including analysis, design and maintenance tasks in a hybrid work environment. Travel is expected in this role.

Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Basic to advanced engineering problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in problem analysis and resolution.
• Contributes to team decision-making through planning, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Develops reports, calculations and sketches related to engineering problems of increasing scope.
• Completes routine engineering projects with increasing independence and manages project schedules.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering (ABET accredited)

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 Monday, September 28, 2026.

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Note: this position may be filled as an Engineer I or one level higher as an Engineer II dependent upon the selected candidate’s experience.

The Engineer I position is the entry level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer I position solve 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 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.

Responsibilities

• 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,
• Prepares 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 verbal and written communication skills,
• Maintains accurate records and files, and
• Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally

Basic Requirements - Engineer I

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A master's degree in engineering can be considered in lieu of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.

Basic Requirements - Engineer II

• Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A master's degree in engineering can be considered in lieu of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
• Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.
• Experience in the utility industry.
• Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
• Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles.
• Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Working Conditions

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

Travel Requirements

• 15-25%

Benefits & Policies

• 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.