Engineering Technologist III or Sr Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy Corporation•Durham, NC

1d•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. Depending upon the qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at the Engineering Tech III or Senior Engineering Tech level. The Engineering Technologist III position is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role. An Engineering Technologist III provides technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with some supervision. Employees in the Engineering Technologist III position are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence. The Senior Engineering Technologist position is the fourth level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification and considered the career level for the job hierarchy. Senior Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems, and leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and to have the ability to work independently with increased latitude for unreviewed work.

Requirements

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 (for Engineering Technologist III)
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 (for Senior Engineering Technologist)
Must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology
Has a valid driver’s license
Electric Utility Distribution Experience, especially with customer-facing design work
Experience with Damage Assessment during storms
Comfortable working safely in the field and driving as a lone worker
Has experience working with customers and construction crews
Experience using Work Order Design Tools, especially DesignLite, BOUD, Maximo, SEDS, or AutoCAD

Responsibilities

Provides deep technical expertise and guidance 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
Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches
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