Substation Technician I - Power Systems & Leadership Path

100 Duke Energy Carolinas, LLC; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke Energy in the Carolinas is seeking a Substation Technician I. This role supports substation construction and maintenance, assists a higher level technician, and may safely lead a junior technician on small activities.

The position emphasizes developing complex technical and leadership skills and working with reliability across the system. The role requires an Associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent, 1 year experience, valid driver's license and ability to obtain CDL Class

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and minimum 1 year of Transmission or Distribution substation maintenance or construction experience or equivalent job-related and educational experience.
• Demonstrated ability to pass panel review by meeting or exceeding requirements for step progression.
• Must have a valid State Driver’s License and the ability to obtain a CDL Class A Driver’s License.
• Ability to pass any required back ground check for NERC/CIP/Nuclear compliance.
• Must pass appropriate level of Duke aptitude test.
• Travel Requirements 5-15%.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Assist a higher level technician and sometimes safely lead a lower level technician in substation construction and maintenance activities.
• Develop complex technical and leadership skills and the ability to work independently and lead small activities with low to moderate levels of complexity.
• Lead small activities with low-to-moderate complexity and coordinate related tasks.

Skills

Technical leadership

Team coordination

Professionalism

Leadership development

Communication

Software skills

Education

Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology

High School Diploma or GED with 3+ years related experience

Tools

State driver’s license

CDL Class A license

Job description

Duke Energy in the Carolinas is seeking a Substation Technician I. This role supports substation construction and maintenance, assists a higher level technician, and may safely lead a junior technician on small activities.

The position emphasizes developing complex technical and leadership skills and working with reliability across the system. The role requires an Associate degree in Engineering Technology or equivalent, 1 year experience, valid driver's license and ability to obtain CDL Class