Engineer II OR Engineer III - Distribution Designer

Important Application Submission Information

In order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Monday, February 9, 2026

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Depending upon the desired qualifications of the successful applicant, the hiring manager may elect to fill this position at a higher level within the job hierarchy. Position Summary

The Distribution Designer works closely with residential and commercial customers to design and facilitate electric service connections to the Duke Energy grid. This role uses technical expertise, industry knowledge, and design software to develop safe, efficient, and compliant distribution solutions. In addition, the Distribution Designer supports the local operations center by assisting with complex design challenges and problem resolution to ensure reliable service delivery.

Responsibilities

- Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of well-defined problems in area of expertise.

- 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 decision 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 moderate scope and complexity.

- Conducts engineering and related studies; projects and assignments are clearly defined with focus on development but must be able to complete routine engineering projects with minimal oversight; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with minimum impact on existing systems.

- Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; demonstrates proficiency in technical competencies and has ability to interpret technical information and instructions.

- Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities. Demonstrates effective oral and written communication skills. Maintains accurate records and files.

- Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Basic/Required Qualifications

Note: This posting is for one open position. Dependent on relative experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Engineer II

- Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

- Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience

- A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Engineer III

- Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program

- Minimum of 4 years of engineering experience

- A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.

Additional Preferred Qualifications

- Experience in Utility Design

- Familiar with Pole Foreman and SEDS

- Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.

- Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.

- Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

- Good written and oral communication skills.

- Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.

- Understanding of basic principles of project management.

- Experience in the utility industry.

- Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.

Working Conditions

- Hybrid Mobility Classification – Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable daily commute to a Duke Energy facility

- Some business units may require visits to field sites and/or plants

Travel Requirements

15-25%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.

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