Lead Engineering Technologist (Asheville, NC)

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

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The location for this position is in Asheville, NC. This person must reside within the service territory of the region they serve.

(Please note there are two other locations currently posted as well. If you are interested in those positions, you must apply to them separately.)

Job Summary:

The highest level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification is the Lead Technologist. This job is not part of a standard progression. The job requires a business case justification substantiating the necessity of a Lead role in conjunction with the enterprise Professional titling guidelines.

Lead Engineering Technologists provide technical expertise to solve complex problems and utilize the leadership skills necessary to oversee the training and development of the hierarchy. Incumbents engage in strategic oversight and management of work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Incumbents are expected to have advanced skills and have the ability to work independently.

Basic/Required Qualifications:

- Associates degree in Engineering Technology

- Minimum 8 years related work experience

- In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 8 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 10 year(s) related work experience

Additional Preferred Qualifications

- Good written and oral communication skills.

- Experience in the utility industry.

- Demonstrates skills applying leadership in the areas of technical project management, program oversight and/or governance.

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

Specific Requirements

- Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.

- Good written and oral communication skills.

- Either 6+ years of relevant industry experience coupled with a Bachelor of Science in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 8+ years of experience and Associate Degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology, or 10+ years equivalent experience without a degree

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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