Duke Energy

Engineering Technologist (Level III or Senior)

Hickory, NC

Full-time

About This Job

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This position can be filled as a Technologist lll or a Senior Engineering Technologist depending on experience*

Engineering Technologist III 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.

Senior Engineering Technologist 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 Technologist 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.

Responsibilities

Employee in this position will be responsible for the design and management of projects for the Regional Major Projects and Maintain Programs including:

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Substation Optimization/MYRP projects

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DOT relocations

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Grid Investment Programs

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IVVC

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Targeted Opportunities

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Distributed Generation Projects

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System Capacity

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Large Customer Load Additions

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DTUG

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Joint Use

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Large Structure Moves

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Municipal Beautification Projects

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Applies technical expertise in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise,

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Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities,

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Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches with some guidance,

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Conducts engineering and related studies,

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Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,

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Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,

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Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,

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Maintains accurate records and files,

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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 relevant experience, the level to which a candidate is aligned is outlined below.

Required/Basic Qualifications - Engineering Technologist III

Either 3+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 5+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent), or 9+ years equivalent experience without a degree.

Required/Basic Qualifications - Senior Engineering Technologist

Either 6+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering Technology (or equivalent),

OR 8+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent),

OR 12+ years equivalent experience without a degree.

Desired Qualifications

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Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

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Good written and oral communication skills

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Experience in the utility industry

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Able to effectively apply basic principles of project management

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Experience using Maximo/BOUD

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

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Working Conditions

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Hybrid

Travel Requirements

5-15%

Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)

No

Represented/Union Position

No

Visa Sponsored Position

No

Posting Expiration Date

Thursday, July 3, 2025

All job postings expire at 12:01 AM on the posting expiration date.

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

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