Engineering Technologist II or Engineering Technologist I

Duke Energy; Lake Wales (FL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Hybrid work model

Job summary

Duke Energy in Lake Wales, FL, is hiring an Engineering Technologist I or II to support customer service in preparing and constructing work orders for residential subdivisions and mixed-use developments, helping energize communities.

The Technologist II role adds deeper technical skills and oversight, while Technologist I offers development with higher supervision. Hybrid mobility and field work apply during onboarding.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various backgrounds. Good written and oral communication skills.
• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology with no experience, OR Associate degree with two years experience, OR high school diploma/GED with four years equivalent experience, OR Associates in Engineering Technology with two years equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Work within a team environment and collaborates across multiple work groups to accomplish common goals.
• Applies technical expertise in identification, analysis and resolution of problems in electrical distribution and other utility systems.
• Independently prepares thorough and accurate work orders, technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches.
• Communicates frequently with customers both internal and external to ensure satisfaction.
• Supports the company's goals through planning, organizing, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Develops positive working relationships to coordinate work activities.

Skills

Good written and oral communication

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology / Associate degree with experience

Job description

Number of openings: One (1) – This position can be filled at either an Engineering Technologist I or Engineering Technologist II based on candidate's skills and experience.

Mobility: Hybrid

Job Summary

This role is to advance customer service in the preparation and construction of work orders to build a smarter energy future for new Residential Subdivisions and mixed‑use developments. The successful candidate has the desire, skills, and abilities to prepare designed distribution work orders and make a difference in the growth and improvement of the electrical distribution system to energize the communities we serve.

Engineering Technologist II

The Engineering Technologist II position is second level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. The Engineering Technologist II applies technical expertise to solve more complex problems and management skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with general supervision. Employees in the Engineering Technologist II position are expected to develop deeper technical skills and the ability to work with an increasing degree of independence.

Engineering Technologist I

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

Work within a team environment and collaborates across multiple work groups to accomplish common goals

Applies technical expertise in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise including but not limited to electrical distribution and other utility systems

Independently prepares thorough and accurate work orders, technical reports, correspondence, documentation, electrical and mechanical calculations and sketches

Communicates frequently and consistently with customers both internal and external to ensure satisfaction

Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives that follow established processes through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities

Applies developing level knowledge in preparing thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches

Conducts engineering and related studies and performs design work for field construction

Strives to continually develop, transform and 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

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology with no experience, OR Associate degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology AND two (2) years minimum of experience, OR In lieu of above degrees and experience listed above, high school diploma/GED AND four (4) years minimum of equivalent experience OR Associates Degree in Engineering Technology, OR In lieu of above degrees and experience, high school diploma/GED and two (2) years minimum of equivalent experience

Specific Requirements

• Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Good written and oral communication skills.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• In addition to desired degree, 2 years related work experience
• Experience in the electrical utility industry preparing distribution line work orders
• Bachelors degree in engineering, engineering technology, and/or business administration
• Understanding of basic principles and practical applications of electrical grid operations
• Understanding of basic principles of project management
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Good written and oral communication skills. Experience in the utility industry. Understanding of basic principles of project management.

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 commute to their designated Duke Energy facility. Work will be performed both in an office setting and in a field setting

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance

Provided (as applicable)

Union / Sponsorship

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. without employment‑based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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