Engineering Technologist III

SPCareers Durham, NC Fulltime

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Summary

Hybrid technical support role providing expertise, problem-solving, reports, studies, and work oversight with some supervision. Requires 2+ years plus a BS in Engineering/Engineering Technology, or 4+ years plus an associate degree, or 6+ years equivalent experience; valid driver's license preferred.

Highlights

Work Arrangement
Hybrid
Experience
2+ years with bachelor's; 4+ with associate; 6+ without degree
Education
Bachelor's or associate degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology
License Required
Valid driver's license
Travel Required
15-25%
Relocation Assistance
Not provided
Type
Full-Time

Job description

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 Friday, September 25, 2026

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Build an exciting, rewarding career with us - help us make a difference for millions of people every day. Consider joining the Duke Energy team, where you'll find a friendly work environment, opportunities for growth and development, recognition for your work, and competitive pay and benefits.

The Engineering Technologist III position is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role. An Engineering Technologist III 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 III position are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.

Responsibilities
  • Provides deep technical expertise and guidance 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,
  • Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches,
  • Conducts engineering and related studies,
  • Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,
  • Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,
  • Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,
  • Maintains accurate records and files,
  • Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.

Basic/Required Qualifications (Engineering Technologist III):
  • Either 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.

Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering Technology
  • Has a valid driver's license
  • Electric Utility Distribution Experience, especially with customer-facing design work
  • Experience with Damage Assessment during storms
  • Comfortable working safely in the field and driving as a lone worker
  • Has experience working with customers and construction crews
  • Experience using Work Order Design Tools, especially DesignLite, BOUD, Maximo, SEDS, or AutoCAD

Working Conditions
  • Hybrid Mobility Classification
  • 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. This is not a Visa Sponsored Position. This role requires the ability to work lawfully in the U.S. without employment-based immigration sponsorship, now or in the future.

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

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