Engineering Technologist III/Sr. Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in the Carolinas is seeking an Engineering Technologist to provide technical and regulatory support for environmental compliance at its generating facilities. The role focuses on CEMS, process monitoring, stack emissions testing, and regulatory reporting.

You will work with plant operations to ensure reliable data, maintain DAHS interfaces, and help implement compliant procedures. The job emphasizes independent problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Safely support environmental regulatory compliance for electric generating facilities in the Carolinas service area, focusing on compliance CEMS and process CEMS at Carolinas Generating Stations.

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.

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and regulatory support to generating facilities in the Carolinas service area. The primary environmental compliance subject areas for this support are Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), process control monitoring systems, stack emissions testing, and regulatory reporting requirements.

General responsibilities include:

• Safely support environmental regulatory compliance for electric generating facilities in the Carolinas service area, focusing on compliance CEMS and process CEMS at Carolinas Generating Stations.
• Provide technical expertise regarding USEPA Emission Test Methods, legacy Acid Rain and New Source Performance Standard CEMS (SO2, NOx, CO2, CO, O2, Flow), Mercury Continuous Emissions Monitors (MCEMS) & Sorbent Traps, and Particulate Matter Continuous Emissions Monitors (PMCEMS). This is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. Engineering Technologist 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 limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day CEMS compliance support and oversight, ensure the reliable transfer of signals to/from the Data Acquisition and Handling System (DAHS), and ensure DAHS programming satisfies regulatory standards and operational needs.
• Work Management: Collaborate with facility operations and project management to implement preventive maintenance, resolve corrective maintenance, and coordinate improvements.
• Stack Tests: Coordinate tests with station operations, ensure facility equipment protection and contractor safety, and verify compliant procedures are followed.
• Regulatory Submittals: Quality assure emissions data, prepare reports, and verify report content and calculations prior to submittal.
• Serves as subject matter expert for technical programs and compliance issues supporting company's environmental goals, strategies, programs, and processes.
• Develops and maintains procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with environmental laws and regulations.
• Tracks regulatory changes, legislative activities and industry standards and identifies needed changes to facility's compliance programs.
• Works with federal, state and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws.
• Represents Duke Energy on various internal/external industry committees and teams.
• Provide regulatory-required and internal environmental reports.
• Develop environmental training programs and support facility work management process.
• Participates in preparation and negotiation of facility permits with federal, state and local authorities.
• Assists with communication and implementation of facility permit requirements.
• Works with others to update various facility regulatory plans and documents while minimizing impacts to operational activities