Engineer I or II

Duke Energy•Durham, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

Build an exciting, rewarding career with Duke Energy, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits. This position may be filled as an Engineer I or Engineer II, dependent upon the selected candidate’s experience. The Engineer I is an entry-level position where employees solve problems in engineering areas of specialization with close supervision, expected to develop skills and the ability to work with greater independence. The Engineer II is an intermediate-level position where employees solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision, expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with greater independence, effectively applying fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.

Requirements

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program. A master's degree in engineering can be considered in lieu of the Bachelor of Science in Engineering degree.
Minimum 2 years of relevant engineering experience (for Engineer II).

Nice To Haves

Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
Increasingly proficient in principles of project management.
Experience in the utility industry.
Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.
Demonstrated advancing application of engineering theories and principles.
Increasingly proficient in practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, preparing and presenting recommendations.
Good written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems of increasing scope and complexity.
Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities.
Deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decisions that may affect the work of the team.
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of increasing scope and complexity.
Conducts engineering and related studies.
Completes routine engineering projects with minimal oversight with increasing ability to independently manage project schedules and interfaces; increasingly competent to design, operate and maintain systems with moderate impact on existing systems.
Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures, proficient in technical and analytical competencies.
Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills.
Maintains accurate records and files.
Supports the company’s goals and represents the company positively and professionally.