Engineering Technologist III or Senior Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy•Kernersville, NC

20h•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is in the Triad Asset Design Group, which designs and oversees the design of Substation Optimization Projects and Large Customer Work. The role requires field visits to review and discuss scope of work with engineering firms and contractor managers. It involves collaboration with various teams including Off-Site Engineering Firms, Contractor Managers, Project Managers, Project Controls, Asset Management Team, Zone Engineering, R&I Engineers, and Line workers. The position also supports storm response in the Triad Area and may require travel to other Duke Energy locations and off-system sites. The Engineering Technologist III is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role, providing technical expertise for complex problems and leadership for work oversight with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and work independently. The Senior Engineering Technologist is the fourth level, considered the career level, offering technical expertise for complex problems and leadership for work management with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and work with increased latitude for unreviewed work.

Requirements

Engineering Tech III: Either 2+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 4+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 6+ years equivalent experience without a degree
Senior Engineering Tech: Either 4+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 6+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years equivalent experience without a degree
Valid driver’s license
Ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology
Good written and oral communication skills
Experience in the utility industry
Able to effectively apply basic principles of project management
Experience using Maximo/BOUD
Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam
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

Responsibilities

Applies technical expertise in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise
Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities
Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with some guidance
Conducts engineering and related studies
Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
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