Electrical Engineering Technologist III to Senior Electrical Engineering Technologist - Power Electrical Systems

Duke Energy•Terrell, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Engineering Technologist III position is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support job classification. It provides technical expertise to solve complex problems and leadership to oversee and direct work in a specific area of expertise, with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and work with a high degree of independence. The Senior Engineering Technologist is the fourth and career level in this job hierarchy, providing technical expertise and leadership to manage work in a specific area with minimal supervision, increased independence, and greater latitude for unreviewed work. The Electrical Technical Specialist will work onsite as part of the station technical team, providing direct support to plant operations and maintenance, primarily through troubleshooting, problem solving, and technical recommendations for assigned plant systems and equipment. The role also participates in capital improvement and maintenance projects as required and supports Marshall Steam Station as the Electrical System Owner. The position requires onsite work at a company facility and employees must live within a reasonable daily commute of their assigned location, no greater than 50 miles one way. Travel is 5–15%. Relocation assistance may be provided, as applicable. The position is not represented by a union and does not offer visa sponsorship; candidates must be authorized to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship now or in the future.

Requirements

Engineering Technologist III: Associate degree in Engineering Technology and a minimum of 4 years of related experience.
Senior Engineering Technologist: Associate degree in Engineering Technology and a minimum of 6 years of related experience.
Must possess all basic/required qualifications to be considered.
Role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Understanding of electrical distribution systems, coordination of electrical protective systems, protective relay operations, and automatic voltage regulators.
Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot electrical and relay system issues effectively.
Understanding of NERC regulatory compliance requirements for battery and protection systems.
Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
Understanding of practices for researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making recommendations, and preparing and presenting recommendations.
Ability to work with individuals from varied socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
Good written and oral communication skills.
Understanding of basic project management principles.
Experience in the utility industry.
Department-specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
Ability to use Power Plan to build and process projects.
Ability to use Maximo to write work orders for equipment repairs and process purchase requisitions to order site materials or services.
Engineering Technologist III alternative qualification: 2+ years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or 4+ years of experience with an Associate degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or 6+ years of equivalent experience without a degree.
Senior Engineering Technologist alternative qualification: 4+ years of relevant industry experience with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or 6+ years of experience with an Associate degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology; or 8+ years of equivalent experience without a degree.

Responsibilities

Serve as the site subject matter expert for electrical power systems.
Monitor and trend system and component performance.
Direct onsite testing and troubleshooting activities for emergent issues.
Evaluate preventative maintenance program performance and recommend performance-based adjustments.
Ensure regulatory compliance is maintained.
Interface with operations and maintenance, assisting with electrical and control system challenges and needs.
Coordinate with other departments, including Regional Engineering, Transmission, and Maintenance & Operations, to address system concerns, schedules, budgeting, and related issues.
Maintain the plant risk grid for assigned system and equipment responsibilities.
Interface with external vendors to ensure technical issues are properly resolved.
Evaluate fleet operating experience and industry learnings to improve equipment reliability.
Support project management by developing scope, technical basis, installation requirements, and testing requirements for engineering design changes, including changes involving AC and DC power systems, large AC motors, transformers, switchgear, motor control centers, voltage regulators, and breakers.
Manage external control system vendor support as a single point of contact.
Research engineering and design issues, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare and present recommendations.
Serve as station PTAC.
Use Power Plan to build and process projects.
Use Maximo to write equipment repair work orders and process purchase requisitions for site materials or services.