Engineering Technologist III or Senior Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy Corporation•Rural Hall, NC

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

This position is in the Triad Asset Design Group, responsible for designing and overseeing 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. The Engineering Technologist III is the third level, providing technical expertise for complex problems and leadership for work oversight with limited supervision. 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 at both levels are expected to develop advanced skills and work with a high degree of independence.

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.