Engineering Technologist III/Senior Engineering Technologist

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

The Engineering Technologist Ill position is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role. An Engineering Technologist Ill 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 Il l 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-Engineering degreed technical support role. The Senior Engineering Technologist provides technical expertise to solve more complex problems, and leadership skills to manage work in a specific area of expertise, with minimal supervision. Employees in the Senior Engineering Technologist position are expected to develop advanced skills and work independently with increased latitude for un-reviewed work.

Responsibilities

• Some Tasks follow set guidelines or procedures

• Employee has the authority to make significant choices and decisions without specific guidance or direction from the Manager

• Applies technical expertise 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

• Conducts engineering and related studies to prepare thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, and sketches with limited guidance

• Strives to continually improve job-related, technical, and professional knowledge, skills and performance of self and junior engineers

• Works as One to develop and promote positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities within group and cross work-group boundaries

• Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills

• Maintains accurate records and files

• Participates in other assigned duties during emergency or storm events

• Participates in other assigned duties during emergency or storm events

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

• Storm duty required in and out of the zone. Overnight travel is required in and out of the zone

Required/Basic Qualifications

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

Engineering Technologist lll

• 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.

• Valid driver's license

Sr 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.

• Valid driver's license

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology

• In addition to desired degree, 5 plus years related work experience

• Thorough knowledge of principles and practices of electrical power engineering

• Familiarity with evaluating existing infrastructure and upgrading as needed to support customer development

• Experience with three phase design, layout, and material selection for medium voltage power distribution systems

• AutoCAD experience

• Experience designing duct bank systems

• Ability to ensure compliance with internal design standards and specifications

• Requires high customer interaction and excellent communication

• Ability to complete cost estimates and revenue calculations

• Strong analytical skills

• Strong organizational skills

• Proficiency with MS Office applications

Additional Preferred Qualifications

• Good written and oral communication skills.

• Experience in the utility industry.

• Able to effectively apply basic principles of project management.

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

• Demonstrated effective verbal and written communication skills.

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.

• Frequent Field Visits

• Travel up to 50%

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