Duke Energy Corporation

Engineering Technologist III/Sr. Engineering Technologist

Duke Energy Corporation • $80K — $95K *
Greensboro, NC 27406In-Person
Energy & Utilities
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • Associates degree in Engineering Technology or High School/GED with extensive work experience
  • 5-8 years of related work experience depending on level
  • Familiarity with Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS)
  • Understanding of environmental regulations and EPA Test Methods
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and complete tasks within deadlines

Responsibilities

  • Support environmental regulatory compliance for generating facilities
  • Provide technical expertise regarding compliance monitoring systems
  • Ensure reliable data transfer and programming for regulatory standards
  • Coordinate stack emissions testing with facility operations
  • Quality assure emissions data and prepare regulatory reports

Benefits

  • Work in both office and power plant environments
  • Opportunity to develop advanced technical skills
  • Dynamic role supporting environmental compliance in the energy sector
  • Engagement in a variety of projects to enhance company reputation
  • Involvement in industry committees and regulatory negotiations
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 Sunday, October 4, 2026

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

Job Description

The successful candidate will be responsible for providing technical and regulatory support to generating facilities in the Carolinas service area. The primary environmental compliance subject areas for this support are Continuous Emissions Monitoring Systems (CEMS), process control monitoring systems, stack emissions testing, and regulatory reporting requirements.

General responsibilities include:
  • Safely support environmental regulatory compliance for electric generating facilities in the Carolinas service area, focusing on compliance CEMS and process CEMS at Carolinas Generating Stations.
  • Provide technical expertise regarding USEPA Emission Test Methods, legacy Acid Rain and New Source Performance Standard CEMS (SO2, NOx, CO2, CO, O2, Flow), Mercury Continuous Emissions Monitors (MCEMS) & Sorbent Traps, and Particulate Matter Continuous Emissions Monitors (PMCEMS). This is the third level of the non-Engineer degreed technical support role job classification. 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 limited supervision. Incumbents are expected to develop advanced skills and the ability to work with a high degree of independence.

Additional Responsibilities
  • Provide day-to-day CEMS compliance support and oversight, ensure the reliable transfer of signals to/from the Data Acquisition and Handling System (DAHS), and ensure DAHS programming satisfies regulatory standards and operational needs.
  • Work Management: Collaborate with facility operations and project management to implement preventive maintenance, resolve corrective maintenance, and coordinate improvements.
  • Stack Tests: Coordinate tests with station operations, ensure facility equipment protection and contractor safety, and verify compliant procedures are followed.
  • Regulatory Submittals: Quality assure emissions data, prepare reports, and verify report content and calculations prior to submittal.
  • Serves as subject matter expert for technical programs and compliance issues supporting company's environmental goals, strategies, programs, and processes.
  • Develops and maintains procedures and programs to assist facilities in complying with environmental laws and regulations.
  • Tracks regulatory changes, legislative activities and industry standards and identifies needed changes to facility's compliance programs.
  • Works with federal, state and local regulatory authorities to interpret regulations and laws.
  • Represents Duke Energy on various internal/external industry committees and teams.
  • Provide regulatory-required and internal environmental reports.
  • Develop environmental training programs and support facility work management process.
  • Participates in preparation and negotiation of facility permits with federal, state and local authorities.
  • Assists with communication and implementation of facility permit requirements.
  • Works with others to update various facility regulatory plans and documents while minimizing impacts to operational activities.
  • Supports accomplishment of work unit goals and enhances company reputation through effective planning, organizing, communicating and scheduling of environmental work activities.
  • Supports the department's routine and special projects in order to accomplish business objectives
  • Strives to continually develop and improve job-related, technical knowledge and skills to ensure that department expectations are met.
  • 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 oral and written communication skills.
  • Maintains accurate records and files.
  • Supports the company's goals and represents the company positively and professionally.


Required/Basic Qualifications

Engineering Technologist III
  • Associates degree in Engineering Technology
  • 5 years related work experience
  • In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 8 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 9 year(s) related work experience

Senior Engineering Technologist
  • Associates degree in Engineering Technology
  • 8 years related work experience
  • In lieu of Associates degree(s) AND 8 year(s) related work experience listed above, High School/GED AND 12 year(s) related work experience


Desired Qualifications
  • Bachelors degree in Engineering Technology


Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience installing, operating, and maintaining CEMS equipment including use of PLCs, Data Loggers, and Data Acquisition System software (CEMLink and Stackvision).
  • Familiar with environmental regulations regarding air emissions monitoring, including air emissions EPA Test Methods and monitoring performance specifications applicable to the electric generation industry.
  • Experience with emissions database quality assurance and regulatory reporting.
  • Familiar with computer networks and the use of MODBUS TCPIP protocol.
  • Experience in instrument integration and maintenance.
  • Knowledge of power generation processes.
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and successfully complete them within specified timeframes.
  • Good communication (both oral and written) and interpersonal skills with a customer-oriented focus.
  • Demonstrated ability to work with a variety of individuals from various socio-economic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds.
  • Good written and oral communication skills


Working Conditions
  • "Field Support employee" WorkSmart classification
  • Environment includes both office and power plant locations.
  • Work environment includes both office and power plant locations with exposure to operating machinery, heat, cold, noise, dust, and humidity. Includes occasional work in hard to reach, elevated locations and restricted spaces in all types of weather conditions.
  • Occasional & mildly strenuous physical activity (lifting
  • Ability to work on rotating basis for on call after hours and weekends


Travel Requirements
25-50%

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.

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Learn more about Duke Energy Corporation
Size
27,605 employees
Market Cap
$79 billion
Industry
Energy & Utilities
Net Income
$1.3 billion
5 Year Trend
+2%
Revenue
$23.8 billion
NASDAQ
DUK
* Ladders Estimates

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