Duke Energy Corporation

Engineer II

Duke Energy Corporation$75K — $90K *
Energy & Utilities
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Minimum of 2 years engineering experience
  • Master's degree in Engineering can substitute for B.S. degree
  • Ability to pass the Engineering Fundamentals Exam
  • Understanding of engineering theories and project management principles

Responsibilities

  • Provide engineering design expertise for construction prints and project evaluation
  • Communicate effectively with customers both orally and in writing
  • Analyze and resolve well-defined engineering problems using technical expertise
  • Contribute to team decision-making through planning, organizing, and monitoring work activities
  • Prepare detailed technical reports, documentation, and calculations
  • Conduct defined engineering studies and complete projects with minimal oversight
  • Interpret technical information and develop positive working relationships

Benefits

  • Hybrid work arrangement allows for remote and onsite work post-onboarding
  • 15-25% travel requirement
  • Positive professional representation of the company
  • Opportunity to develop advanced engineering skills
  • Collaboration with diverse teams across various locations
Full 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, August 28, 2026

The manager may consider additional location within Coastal Florida. Work locations are subject to space availability. The exact location will be determined at the time of offer based on business needs.

The Engineer II position is the intermediate level of the Engineering classification hierarchy. Employees in the Engineer II position solve complex problems in engineering areas of specialization with general supervision. An Engineer II is expected to develop advanced skills, and the ability to work with greater independence. An Engineer II effectively applies fundamental concepts and procedures to work that is fairly complex and varied.

Responsibilities
  • Provides engineering design expertise through the creation of construction prints while evaluating the materials and labor needed for project construction.
  • Provides customer service skills with effective oral and written communication skills.
  • Provides engineering/technical expertise and guidance in the identification, analysis and resolution of well-defined problems in area of expertise.
  • Contributes to team decision-making in the accomplishment of business goals and objectives through effective planning, organizing, estimating, scheduling and monitoring of work activities; deals with changing priorities and differing situations and makes decision that may affect the work of the team.
  • Prepares thorough and accurate technical reports, correspondence, documentation, calculations and sketches related to well-defined problems and analysis of moderate scope and complexity.
  • Conducts engineering and related studies; projects and assignments are clearly defined with focus on development but must be able to complete routine engineering projects with minimal oversight; competent to design, operate and maintain systems with minimum impact on existing systems.
  • Possesses and applies the fundamental concepts, practices and procedures; demonstrates proficiency in technical competencies and has ability to interpret technical information and instructions.
  • Develops positive working relationships to effectively coordinate work activities.
  • Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.


Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Understanding of basic engineering theories and principles.
  • Understanding of basic practices of researching engineering and design issues, evaluating alternatives, making sound recommendations and preparing and presenting recommendations.
  • Ability to deal with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Good written and oral communication skills.
  • Passing grade on the Engineering Fundamentals Exam.
  • Understanding of basic principles of project management.
  • Experience in the utility industry.
  • Department specific experience applicable to the hiring department.


Basic/Required Qualifications
  • Must have obtained Bachelor of Science in Engineering from an ABET accredited program
  • Minimum of 2 years of engineering experience
  • A Master's degree in Engineering will be considered in lieu of the B.S. Engineering degree.


Working Conditions
  • Hybrid - Work will be performed from both remote and onsite locations after the onboarding period. However, hybrid employees should live within a reasonable commute to their designated Duke Energy facility.
  • Valid driver's license


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.

About Duke Energy Corporation

Duke Energy is one of the largest energy holding companies in the United States. Its Electric Utilities and Infrastructure business unit serves approximately 7.5 million customers located in six states in the Southeast and Midwest.

Duke Energy Corporation Careers

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$1.3 billion
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