Lead Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy; Greenville (SC); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy is seeking a Lead Technologist in the Upstate area to provide advanced engineering expertise and leadership in a hybrid work setting. The role involves independent problem solving, supervision of training, and strategic oversight across a defined domain.

The position requires a strong background in engineering technology, plus extensive experience; you will mentor early career engineers, develop curriculum, and coordinate projects with cross-functional teams to advance company goals.

Qualifications

• Requires an associate degree in engineering technology or equivalent.
• Minimum 8 years related work experience; or 10 years with high school/GED.
• Hybrid work arrangement; commute to Duke Energy facility.
• Travel up to 15–25% and relocation assistance as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Provides subject matter expertise and guidance to identify, analyze and resolve problems.
• Leads planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
• Prepares thorough technical reports, calculations and sketches and recommends actions.
• Conducts engineering studies and coordinates changes with teams to implement industry best practices.
• Develops curriculum to train others in the subject area.
• Builds positive relationships and maintains records; communicates effectively.
• Supports company goals and represents Duke Energy professionally.
• Coaches and mentors Engineers and Technologists.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Project management

Education

Associate's degree in engineering technology

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

High School/GED

8 years related work experience

10 years related work experience

Job description

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.

The preferred location for this position is in the Upstate Operation Centers. This person should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.

The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs.

Position Summary

The highest level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification is the Lead Technologist. This job is not part of a standard progression. The job requires a business case justification substantiating the necessity of a Lead role in conjunction with the enterprise Professional titling guidelines. Lead Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve complex problems and utilize the leadership skills necessary to oversee the training and development of the hierarchy. Incumbents engage in strategic oversight and management of work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Provides subject matter expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems. Requires full engagement with the industry and other utilities to constantly assess how Duke's program is structured and implementing best practices in area of expertise.

• Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective leadership planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities of self and others.

• Independently reviews and prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches as well as craft recommendations for necessary actions.

• Conducts engineering and related studies. Incumbents are expected to engage in frequent working group phone calls and face-to-face meetings to coordinate and implement changes as a result of fleet and recognize industry best practices.

• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance. Assists in developing appropriate curriculum to develop others in given area of subject matter expertise.

• Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities and leverage industry expertise. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.

• Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

• Coaches and mentors other Engineering Technologists and early career Engineers.

Required/Basic Qualifications

• Associate's degree in engineering technology

• 8 years related work experience

• In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 8 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 year(s) related work experience

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology

• In addition to desired degree, 8 years related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Experience in the utility industry.

• Demonstrates skills applying leadership in the areas of technical project management, program oversight and/or governance.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid - 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.

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

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.

• Either 6+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 10+ years equivalent experience without a degree

Travel Requirements

• 15-25% travel required
• 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. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.