Lead Substation Technician II

Duke Energy; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in North Carolina is seeking a Substation Technician II to lead and perform complex substation construction and maintenance tasks. This role emphasizes safety, technical leadership, and the ability to work independently on medium to large projects.

Responsibilities include planning work, reading prints, isolating protection circuits safely, operating equipment like bucket trucks, responding to call outs, and ensuring compliance with NERC/SERC regulations while documenting results.

Qualifications

• High School/GED with 3 years related substation experience
• Experience leading complex maintenance or construction projects
• Ability to read prints and interpret protection circuits

Responsibilities

• Lead small jobs safely and work independently
• Organize substation work and create maintenance plans
• Power factor, winding resistance, circuit breaker timing, and leakage testing understanding
• Operate bucket, digger derrick, and other areal devices
• Respond to call outs and manage safety and compliance with regulations

Skills

Leadership

Safety compliance

Reading prints

Written and verbal communication

Education

High School/GED

Associates degree in Engineering Technology

Job description

Duke Energy in North Carolina is seeking a Substation Technician II to lead and perform complex substation construction and maintenance tasks. This role emphasizes safety, technical leadership, and the ability to work independently on medium to large projects.

Responsibilities include planning work, reading prints, isolating protection circuits safely, operating equipment like bucket trucks, responding to call outs, and ensuring compliance with NERC/SERC regulations while documenting results.