Engineering Technologist II or Engineering Technologist I

Duke Energy; United States; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking an Engineering Technologist I/II to support the preparation and construction of work orders for residential subdivisions and mixed-use developments. The role advances customer service and helps energize the electrical distribution system for communities served.

The position offers a hybrid work arrangement and opportunities to grow technical skills under varying levels of supervision.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology required.
• Associate degree plus two years minimum experience, or equivalent combination.
• High school diploma/GED with four years minimum of equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Work in a team environment across multiple groups.
• Apply technical expertise to analyze and resolve problems in electrical distribution and related utility systems.
• Independently prepare thorough work orders, technical reports, and sketches.
• Communicate with customers to ensure satisfaction.
• Plan, organize, estimate, schedule, and monitor work activities to meet goals.
• Develop technical reports and studies to support field construction.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Technical writing

Electrical distribution knowledge

Education

Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology

Associate degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology

High school diploma/GED with 4 years of equivalent experience

Associates Degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

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.

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

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 t