Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, November 6, 2025<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>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.<h2>Job Summary</h2>The Senior Engineering Technologist position is the fourth level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role. The Senior Engineering Technologist 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 Senior Engineering Technologist position are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Performs feeder patrols for reliability issues</li><li>Determines when RVMs need to be set, Sets and removes RVM’s</li><li>Analyzes and interprets data from RVM’s, determines corrective action</li><li>Provides details on PQ issue to analyst for communication to customer, including pictures as necessary</li><li>Patrols high MAIFI feeders and CEMI devices to identify potential projects for the capital workplan</li><li>Logs hydraulic recloser counter readings on “hot spot” feeders and trouble areas; follows up with further patrol and capital projects as necessary based on readings</li><li>Participates in crew meetings periodically to educate on “hot spots” and gather information on repeat outages; Establishes contact point with C&amp;M</li><li>Identifies future projects that feed into the capital workplan</li><li>Provides insight / calculations on secondary drops and transformer sizing causing PQ issues to a customer</li><li>Completes EMF review and analysis</li><li>Completes RFI review and analysis</li><li>Designs work to be completed to mitigate issues found in the field</li><li>Acts as central point of contact and owner of any Reliability or power quality issues in the specified geographical area</li><li>Responsible for all customer communication for PQ issues, Executive and PSC Complaints, and LAM requests</li><li>Creates tickets for any issues that come in through email so all items can be tracked</li><li>Performs up front analysis (pulls outage data, feeder operations, recloser data, CYME modeling) and puts together work packets for the PQ Field Tech</li><li>Creates any conditions and necessary WO’s resulting from field visit</li><li>Tracks and monitors all open requests to ensure timely completion</li><li>Coordinates work with Engineering/ Scheduling/ VM/ substation maintenance/ relay/ etc.</li><li>Attends scheduling meetings to expedite PQ work orders</li><li>Coordinates with Reliability Engineer on identification and funding of future capital projects based on initial analysis as well as PQ field tech findings</li><li>Follows up with customers once work is complete</li><li>Owns Corrective Maintenance budget, releasing targets on trouble feeders</li><li>Participates in Ops Area Customer Experience meetings</li><li>Monitors momentary operations report and proactively works to address issues at a defined threshold</li><li>Monitors repeat outages report and proactively works to address issues at a defined threshold</li><li>Identifies future projects that feed into the capital workplan</li><li>Review OFU 500 CI and higher</li><li>Review OFU CEMI4 and greater</li><li>Initiate Work Orders to address issues</li><li>Design Work Order to address issues</li><li>Provides deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise</li><li>Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities</li><li>Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches</li><li>Conducts engineering and related studies,</li><li>Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,</li><li>Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,</li><li>Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,</li><li>Maintains accurate records and files,</li><li>Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally</li></ul><h2>Additional Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Provides deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise,</li><li>Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, designing, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities,</li><li>Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, designs, and sketches,</li><li>Conducts thorough QAQC reviews of outsourced and in-house Work Order designs</li><li>Expertise with Maximo/BOUD, or ability to acquire Maximo/BOUD knowledge/expertise</li><li>Conducts engineering and related studies,</li><li>Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,</li><li>Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,</li><li>Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,</li><li>Maintains accurate records and files,</li><li>Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally</li></ul><h2>Basic/Required Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) AND six (6) years minimum of relevant industry experience, OR</li><li>Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) AND eight (8) years minimum of relevant industry experience, OR</li><li>In lieu of degree, high school diploma/GED AND twelve (12) years minimum of related experience</li></ul><h2>Desired Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Prior distribution design experience</li><li>Prior engineering experience using CAD/computer-based software</li><li>Distribution design experience </li><li>Good written and oral communication skills</li><li>Experience in the utility industry</li><li>Able to effectively apply basic principles of project management</li></ul><h2>Specific Requirements</h2><ul><li>Valid driver's license</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds</li><li>Good written and oral communication skills</li></ul><h2>Working Conditions</h2><ul><li>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. </li><li>3 days in office; flexible</li><li>Work shift; multiple options - 5-8's, Flex, 5-10's</li></ul>Travel Requirements50+%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>No<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

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Senior Engineering Technologist

Important Application Submission InformationIn order to ensure your application is successfully received before the job posting expires, please submit your application by 11:59 PM on Thursday, November 6, 2025<h2>More than a career - a chance to make a difference in people's lives.</h2>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.<h2>Job Summary</h2>The Senior Engineering Technologist position is the fourth level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role. The Senior Engineering Technologist 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.&nbsp; Employees in the Senior Engineering Technologist position are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.<h2>Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Performs feeder patrols for reliability issues</li><li>Determines when RVMs need to be set, Sets and removes RVM’s</li><li>Analyzes and interprets data from RVM’s, determines corrective action</li><li>Provides details on PQ issue to analyst for communication to customer, including pictures as necessary</li><li>Patrols high MAIFI feeders and CEMI devices to identify potential projects for the capital workplan</li><li>Logs hydraulic recloser counter readings on “hot spot” feeders and trouble areas; follows up with further patrol and capital projects as necessary based on readings</li><li>Participates in crew meetings periodically to educate on “hot spots” and gather information on repeat outages; Establishes contact point with C&amp;M</li><li>Identifies future projects that feed into the capital workplan</li><li>Provides insight / calculations on secondary drops and transformer sizing causing PQ issues to a customer</li><li>Completes EMF review and analysis</li><li>Completes RFI review and analysis</li><li>Designs work to be completed to mitigate issues found in the field</li><li>Acts as central point of contact and owner of any Reliability or power quality issues in the specified geographical area</li><li>Responsible for all customer communication for PQ issues, Executive and PSC Complaints, and LAM requests</li><li>Creates tickets for any issues that come in through email so all items can be tracked</li><li>Performs up front analysis (pulls outage data, feeder operations, recloser data, CYME modeling) and puts together work packets for the PQ Field Tech</li><li>Creates any conditions and necessary WO’s resulting from field visit</li><li>Tracks and monitors all open requests to ensure timely completion</li><li>Coordinates work with Engineering/ Scheduling/ VM/ substation maintenance/ relay/ etc.</li><li>Attends scheduling meetings to expedite PQ work orders</li><li>Coordinates with Reliability Engineer on identification and funding of future capital projects based on initial analysis as well as PQ field tech findings</li><li>Follows up with customers once work is complete</li><li>Owns Corrective Maintenance budget, releasing targets on trouble feeders</li><li>Participates in Ops Area Customer Experience meetings</li><li>Monitors momentary operations report and proactively works to address issues at a defined threshold</li><li>Monitors repeat outages report and proactively works to address issues at a defined threshold</li><li>Identifies future projects that feed into the capital workplan</li><li>Review OFU 500 CI and higher</li><li>Review OFU CEMI4 and greater</li><li>Initiate Work Orders to address issues</li><li>Design Work Order to address issues</li><li>Provides deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise</li><li>Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities</li><li>Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches</li><li>Conducts engineering and related studies,</li><li>Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,</li><li>Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,</li><li>Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,</li><li>Maintains accurate records and files,</li><li>Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally</li></ul><h2>Additional Responsibilities</h2><ul><li>Provides deep technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of problems in area of expertise,</li><li>Ensures accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, designing, scheduling, and monitoring of work activities,</li><li>Independently prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations, designs, and sketches,</li><li>Conducts thorough QAQC reviews of outsourced and in-house Work Order designs</li><li>Expertise with Maximo/BOUD, or ability to acquire Maximo/BOUD knowledge/expertise</li><li>Conducts engineering and related studies,</li><li>Strives to continually improve job-related, technical and professional knowledge, skills and performance,</li><li>Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities,</li><li>Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication skills,</li><li>Maintains accurate records and files,</li><li>Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally</li></ul><h2>Basic/Required Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) AND six (6) years minimum of relevant industry experience, OR</li><li>Associate’s degree in Engineering Technology (or equivalent) AND eight (8) years minimum of relevant industry experience, OR</li><li>In lieu of degree, high school diploma/GED AND twelve (12) years minimum of related experience</li></ul><h2>Desired Qualifications</h2><ul><li>Prior distribution design experience</li><li>Prior engineering experience using CAD/computer-based software</li><li>Distribution design experience </li><li>Good written and oral communication skills</li><li>Experience in the utility industry</li><li>Able to effectively apply basic principles of project management</li></ul><h2>Specific Requirements</h2><ul><li>Valid driver's license</li><li>Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds</li><li>Good written and oral communication skills</li></ul><h2>Working Conditions</h2><ul><li>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. </li><li>3 days in office; flexible</li><li>Work shift; multiple options - 5-8's, Flex, 5-10's</li></ul>Travel Requirements50+%<h3>Relocation Assistance Provided (as applicable)</h3>No<h3>Represented/Union Position</h3>No<h3>Visa Sponsored Position</h3>No<h3>Please note that in order to be considered for this position, you must possess all of the basic/required qualifications.</h3><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/privacy">Privacy</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/ccpa-opt-out-request-form">Do Not Sell My Personal Information (CA)</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/legal/terms-of-use">Terms of Use</a><a href="https://www.duke-energy.com/customer-service/accessibility">Accessibility</a>

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