Engineering Technologist I

Duke Energy; Charlotte (NC); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in Charlotte, NC is hiring for an Engineering Technologist I. This entry-level role applies developing technical expertise to analyze problems and support projects within a team. You will work under close supervision while gaining hands-on experience across engineering tasks.

Hybrid work after onboarding, with travel and valid driver's license required. The position emphasizes communication, collaboration, and continuous learning to contribute to reliability and customer service.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 2+ years relevant experience.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Understanding of basic project management principles.
• Experience in the utility industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify, analyze and resolve problems within area of expertise.
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule and monitor work to meet business goals.
• Prepare basic technical reports, correspondence, and sketches with beginner-level detail.
• Conduct engineering studies and related analyses.
• Pursue ongoing improvements in knowledge, skills and performance.
• Coordinate work activities through positive working relationships.
• Demonstrate clear verbal and written communication.
• Maintain accurate records and files.
• Represent the company positively and professionally.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Project management basics

Utility industry experience

Education

Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Job description

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Position Summary

This is the first level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. The Engineering Technologist I applies developing technical expertise to solve simple problems, and management skills to provide oversight of work in a specific area of developing expertise, with high direction and close supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop skills in their field of study, and the ability to work with some degree of independence.

Responsibilities

• Applies technical expertise 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,
• Applies beginner level knowledge in preparing 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

• Either Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology with no experience, or 2+ years equivalent industry experience without a degree.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in the utility industry.
• Understanding of basic principles of project management.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
• Good written and oral communication skills.

Working Conditions

Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period.

However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility.

Specific Requirements

• Valid driver's license
• Travel Requirements 5-15%
• Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)
• No Represented/Union Position
• No Visa Sponsored Position
• This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S.

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