Engineering Technologist III

Duke Energy Corporation•Rural Hall, NC

About The Position

This is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. Engineering Technologist III provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems and leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence. The role involves providing deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in the area of expertise. It ensures the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities. The incumbent will independently prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches, and conduct engineering and related studies. Continuous improvement of job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills, and performance is expected. The position requires developing positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities, demonstrating effective oral and written communication skills, maintaining accurate records and files, and supporting the company's goals while representing the company positively and professionally.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Good written and oral communication skills
Demonstrate the ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Experience in the utility industry
Able to effectively apply basic principles of project management

Responsibilities

Provide technical expertise to solve more complex problems
Provide leadership skills to provide oversight and direction of work in a specific area of expertise, with limited supervision
Develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence
Provide deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise
Ensure accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities
Independently prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches
Conduct engineering and related studies
Strive to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance
Develop positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities
Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills
Maintain accurate records and files
Support the company's goals and represent the company positively and professionally